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No run of the mill robbery this, by the looks of it. Suspect there's a lot more to it than meets they eye

Mercedes, BMW and Audi gang ambush Derby taxi driver and attack him with metal bar

https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/d ... er-1689569

Cash was taken from the driver

A taxi driver working in Derby was flanked by three cars before being smashed over the head with a metal bar and robbed of his earnings.

The ambush happened in Douglas Street, near to its junction with Osmaston Road, on Saturday, June 9 at around 7pm.

The driver's car was blocked by a Mercedes and flanked by a BMW and an Audi.

Derbyshire police have said that the group of men, who have been described as Asian, exited the surrounding vehicles and tried to take money via the passenger window.

A spokesperson for Derbyshire police said: "During the struggle that followed, the taxi driver was struck over the head with an object believed to be a metal bar. A quantity of cash was stolen".

Police are seeking witnesses to the event and are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dash-cam footage or has any information that could assist in the investigation are being asked contact DC Kelly Edwards on 101 quoting reference 18000266422.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.