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Not difficult to spot the slightly questionable action by the driver here. But of course we weren't there, so maybe best not to say too much


Nottingham taxi driver threatened with a knife in the city centre

https://westbridgfordwire.com/nottingha ... ty-centre/

A taxi driver was reportedly threatened with a knife in Nottingham city centre by a customer who demanded money.

The driver picked up the passenger from a taxi rank in Lower Parliament street before taking him to Tesco Superstore in Carlton Hill in Carlton at around 10:20 pm last night.

When they arrived, the customer asked to be taken to a different location instead. The taxi driver asked the fare to be paid upfront but the customer refused.

The taxi driver said he would only move off if he was paid some cash.

According to the taxi driver’s account, the passenger then produced a knife and demanded money.

The taxi driver then opened his door to get out and the passenger did the same. The taxi driver then jumped back into his vehicle and locked the doors before driving away.

Police were called and a suspect was quickly located. He was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and taken into custody.

Detective Constable Clint Gloyn, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This incident would have been terrifying for the taxi driver and I am pleased officers were able to detain a suspect within minutes.

“An 18-year-old man is now being questioned in connection with the attempted robbery but I would ask that anyone who has any information to get in touch with us as soon as possible.

“If you have any information, footage or witnessed the incident, please do not hesitate to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 776 of 116 October 2021.

“I’d also like to reassure local residents that the force takes all reports of knife-related offences extremely seriously.

“We understand that incidents like this can be concerning for communities and if you have any concerns please do not hesitate to speak to one of our local officers in the area.”

The driver knew from the first second this was an iffy punter.

Think he handled it well.

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Yes, you're probably right about the driver handling it well.

I initially read it as the driver maybe being a bit provocative in getting out of the car and potentially making things worse, but that was probably a defensive move rather than an offensive one.

Not that I'd necessarily blame drivers for trying to take them on, but there comes a point when it's maybe just a tad foolhardy

Not much to see here, and have left out the parts of the piece that just rehash yesterday's article.


Taxi drivers' worry after man allegedly threatened with a knife

https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/loc ... an-6075525

'Drivers are people with families'

Taxi drivers in Nottingham city centre say they are "just trying to do their job" after a driver was allegedly threatened with a knife.[...]

Taxi drivers in Nottingham city centre told Nottinghamshire Live there are some problems they encounter when out and about - but troublemakers remain a minority.

Sajjad Ahmed, who has worked as a taxi driver in Nottingham for 25 years, said: "It happens sometimes.


Image: Nottingham Post

"I would say around 95% are absolutely fine and couldn't be nicer. But I have never had anything like that happened to me.

"I have done the job for a long time and of course you do get some problems - people fighting or not paying - but most people don't do this."

"I think it's ridiculous that anything like this is happening," said another driver.

"We are just trying to do our job. You pick people up, late at night, and it's not what you want to be worrying about.

"Drivers are people with families, I know some other drivers with young children. For something like this to happen is unbelievable."

Meanwhile another driver, who wished to remain anonymous, told Nottinghamshire Live: "I hadn't heard of it happening.

"I have worked as a taxi driver for 25 years. I have sometimes had to report things happening, but nothing like this. There are one or two bad apples who do these things."[...]

In fact it's little more than three months ago when a very similar thread was posted about a driver being threatened with a metal pole in Nottingham - the incident was reported, then the Nottingham Post did a follow up about the threat to drivers more generally.

Which maybe makes it a bit odd that this latest piece didn't mention the incident in July. But that seemed to be mainly about the PH trade, while this one more about HCs. Can't see any difference myself as regards incidents like this, but if that's why the Post hasn't linked the two incidents, then they're just as bad as some in the trade

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