Taxi Driver Online

My thread title kind of makes sense

But it's all explained towards the end in the bit about the sentencing etc. Lucky to be released in my opinion


Taxi driver's nose broken in unprovoked attack outside well-known music venue

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wale ... d-28736790

Radoslaw Wilczek, 27, punched Parviz Hydary repeatedly after the victim pulled up in his taxi outside the Tramshed in Cardiff

A taxi driver suffered a broken nose after being punched in the face by an intoxicated man in an unprovoked attack. The driver has been left paranoid he will be assaulted again while doing his job.

Radoslaw Wilczek, 27, punched Parviz Hydary repeatedly after the victim pulled up in his taxi outside the Tramshed, in Cardiff, at around 11pm on October 12, 2022. The defendant initially approached the car and was shouting and swearing and punched the side of the vehicle.

A sentencing hearing at Cardiff Crown Court heard Mr Hydary attempted to speak to Wilczek who continued being aggressive. Wilczek reacted by punching the victim to the face through the open window of the taxi.

The defendant began to walk away from the Grangetown venue as Mr Hydary got out of his car and checked for dents. Wilczek returned and punched the victim to the face again causing his nose to bleed.

Mr Hydary returned to the safety of his vehicle as the defendant continued to shout and swear aggressively and punched the taxi. Members of the public who witnessed the assault intervened and told Wilczek to go away. A police car was flagged down and the defendant was arrested.

During his police interview he claimed he was crossing the road when Mr Hydary pulled up in his taxi and began shouting at him. Prosecutor Abigail Jackson said the defendant claimed he had reacted in self-defence.

Following the assault Mr Hydary attended the University Hospital of Wales to receive treatment for a dislocated nose. In a victim personal statement he said: "I now suffer from long-term sinus issues. I can't smell properly and 80% of the time I can't smell. It has affected me mentally: when I am working I am worried people will go in my vehicle and become paranoid I will get attacked again. I had to have four weeks off work."

Wilczek, of Tresillian Terrace, later pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The court heard he was also due to be sentenced for failing to surrender to court after failing to turn up to two court hearings which resulted in him being remanded in custody. The defendant has previous convictions for possession of a firearm in a public place, shoplifting, and a conviction for affray and assault in Poland.

In mitigation William Bebb said his client had spent 163 days in custody. He said the defendant wishes to get back to having "stability and routine" upon his release from prison and wants to get back into work. Recorder Corinna Ferguson sentenced Wilczek to 36 weeks imprisonment. Due to the amount of time spent in custody on remand the defendant will be released imminently.

This is the AI version, which I wouldn't have bothered with, but initially intended posting just this, because that's what I came across first.

But you kind of get the impression that there's interesting details missing from this, and the emphasis is more on the 'community safety'-type blather, particularly the formulaic stuff towards the end...

But say one thing about that site, it loads easily, and dead easy to, er, replicate the articles on here

More 'concerns' 'sparked' in the 'community' about driver safety, though


Taxi Driver Assaulted in Cardiff: Intoxicated Man Breaks Driver's Nose in Unprovoked Attack

https://bnnbreaking.com/breaking-news/c ... ked-attack

On October 12, 2022, taxi driver Parviz Hydary was assaulted by an intoxicated man, leading to serious injuries and raising safety concerns

In an alarming incident on October 12, 2022, taxi driver Parviz Hydary was assaulted by an intoxicated man, Radoslaw Wilczek, 27, resulting in a broken nose and long-term health repercussions. The assault occurred near the Tramshed in Cardiff, sparking concerns over the safety of taxi drivers on the job.

Unprovoked Attack Leads to Severe Injuries

The confrontation began when Wilczek, visibly intoxicated, approached Hydary's taxi, shouting, swearing, and striking the vehicle. As Hydary attempted to address the aggressor, Wilczek punched him in the face through the open window. Despite Hydary's retreat to his car, Wilczek continued his assault, causing significant facial injuries and emotional trauma. Hydary's subsequent hospital visit confirmed a dislocated nose, contributing to long-term sinus issues and a heightened sense of vulnerability while working.

Legal Proceedings and Sentence

Wilczek's actions led to his arrest and subsequent charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, alongside charges for failing to surrender to court. Despite his claims of self-defense, evidence and witness testimonies contradicted his account. With a history of prior convictions, including possession of a firearm and assault, Wilczek's legal defense emphasized his time in custody and a desire for rehabilitation. Ultimately, he was sentenced to 36 weeks in prison, with his time in custody on remand factoring into his imminent release.

Community Reaction and Safety Concerns

The assault has ignited a broader discussion on the safety of taxi drivers and the need for measures to protect them from violence. Hydary's victim personal statement highlighted the ongoing mental and physical challenges he faces, underscoring the attack's lasting impact. As the community grapples with this incident, there's a call for increased awareness and strategies to ensure the safety of those in the transportation industry.

This case serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by taxi drivers and the importance of addressing public intoxication and aggression. As Wilczek prepares for his release, the focus shifts to preventing such unprovoked attacks in the future and fostering a safer environment for all.

The final two paragraphs in particular demonstrate the formulaic AI approach, particularly the kind of words and phrases I've highlighted - very, very similar in all the articles on this kind of subject matter

I was just about to be a bit mean to the judge, as I agree with your view.

But then I had a look at the sentencing guidelines for ABH.

https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/of ... vated-abh/

I think its a B2, medium culpability, category 2 harm, and the starting point is 36 weeks. Now as the thug pleaded guilty he is entitled to a third off.

So the judge actually upped the sentence from the starting point and then discounted it to 36 weeks.

The interesting thing is he spent the equivalent of a 46-week sentence on remand.

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