Nottingham taxi driver could lose his licence after row with Community Protection Officer outside nightclubhttps://www.nottinghampost.com/news/not ... se-2417300A cabbie may lose his job after a parking squabble with a community officer he regarded as "very officious."
Mehmood Khan must pay £200 compensation to the man, who ended up winded and with a red mark on his torso.
He had denied assaulting the official outside the NG1 club on October 14 but was found guilty of recklessly causing the injury. City magistrates had adjourned the case to await reports.
The court heard that Khan's licence will be reviewed by officers of Gedling Borough Council, who issued it.
The case arose after Khan, 46, stopped his taxi and was told he was in a prohibited zone.
Donna Fawcett, prosecuting, said officers were looking for taxi drivers who were breaching the terms of their licences.
One approached Khan and Miss Fawcett told the court: "He took objection to being spoken to about where he was parked. The officer said it could cost him a £100 fine and three points on his licence.
"Mr Khan became angry and said he was entitled to be there."
After the worker was hurt, Khan "accused him of lying and said that he threw himself over his car," added Miss Fawcett.
Julian Griffiths, defending, said that it took place at 3am when Khan stopped because there was an incident. He was not picking up fares.
"What he did take exception to was that the complainant appeared to be very officious to the point of being aggressive," he said.
Khan was sitting in his cab with the handbrake off and the clutch engaged. He might not have been "in proper control of the car."
One approached Khan and Miss Fawcett told the court: "He took objection to being spoken to about where he was parked. The officer said it could cost him a £100 fine and three points on his licence.
"Mr Khan became angry and said he was entitled to be there."
After the worker was hurt, Khan "accused him of lying and said that he threw himself over his car," added Miss Fawcett.
Julian Griffiths, defending, said that it took place at 3am when Khan stopped because there was an incident. He was not picking up fares.
"What he did take exception to was that the complainant appeared to be very officious to the point of being aggressive," he said.
Khan was sitting in his cab with the handbrake off and the clutch engaged. He might not have been "in proper control of the car."
Mr Griffiths said that Khan had to face a council enquiry on February 4 and added: "His career is at risk."
District Judge Tim Spruce ordered Khan to carry out 75 hours unpaid work.
"Whether intended or not, injury was caused," the judge told Khan of Glamis Road, Basford who must pay £300 prosecution costs and government tax of £85.
The judge added: "This is totally out of character for you. I recognise very much the consequences which go beyond the court process because the licensing authority are no doubt wondering whether you are still a fit and proper person to drive a taxi."
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