Good example of why occasionally drivers might actually bend the rules to avoid being battered. But not the driver in this case
Burnley thug's unprovoked attack on a taxi driverhttps://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/n ... xi-driver/A MAN launched an unprovoked attack on a taxi driver who told him he needed to pre-book a ride home.Blackburn magistrates heard Reece Rainey took umbrage at the advice despite being outside the taxi office where he needed to book the cab.
The driver who advised him to go into the office was punched about a dozen times. Five of his teeth were broken and there was damage to his mouth.
Rainey, 27, of Gainsborough Avenue, Burnley, pleaded guilty to assaulting Shabaz Akhtar. He was sentenced to 24 weeks in prison suspended for 24 weeks with a 10-day rehab activity requirement. He was ordered to pay £3,000 compensation to Mr Akhtar, £85 costs and a £154 victim surcharge.
Courtney Thompson, prosecuting, said several cabs were parked outside the taxi office when Rainey approached and tried to get into Mr Akhtar’s car.
“He was told he had to go into the office and book a taxi,” added Miss Thompson. “He initially walked away but then returned and became aggressive to such an extent two other drivers locked themselves in their cars.”
She said Mr Akhtar was stood outside his vehicle and Rainey pushed him and then started punching him.
“He was punched about 12 times and had no memory of what happened after the last punch until he realised one of his colleagues was running him to hospital,” said Miss Thompson. “He had five or six broken teeth and said some had to be pulled out.”
Nick Cassidy, defending, said his client accepted it had been a disgusting incident and wished to apologise.
“He has never been in trouble before and finds it very difficult to explain his behaviour on this night,” said Mr Cassidy. “He had been drinking with friends and clearly drank more than he should.”
He now hardly drinks at all, he added.
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