Shots fired at cabbie after attempted stick-up A TAXI driver was held at gunpoint in Farnborough late on Christmas Day, police have said.
Hampshire police are appealing for witnesses following the attempted robbery of the 65-year-old taxi driver.
The attempted hold-up happened shortly after midnight on Hazel Avenue.
The driver was attending an address on the street, and had his window rolled down slightly as he waited.
After 10 minutes he felt a gun being pushed through his window and a man demanded money.
The taxi driver drove away immediately, but heard shots fired, one of which may have struck him.
The driver has received an injury to his face, and it is believed the weapon was an air gun.
Police have issued a description of the suspect.
He is described as a white man, aged in his late teens to early 20s, 5ft 10ins to 6ft tall, medium to athletic build, and was wearing a thick grey duffle coat.
Detective Constable Andy Sullivan said: “We are appealing for any information about this incident and in particular if you saw anyone using a public telephone outside the Londis shop, in Giffard Drive, Farnborough, shortly before midnight.
“We are also appealing for anyone who heard gunshots in Hazel Avenue or saw anyone acting suspiciously there.”
Anyone who has information should contact PC Sullivan on 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Alternatively, information can be given online at
www.hampshire.police.uk/internet/contac ... fficer.htm.
http://www.gethampshire.co.uk/news/s/21 ... ed_stickup
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