Call me cynical, but this drones on a bit, and the statement from the Go Fund Me page is the sort of thing that I switch off from before getting to the end...
And if the tables were turned, not sure the mean and moody vibe portrayed by the photo is the kind of thing I'd like if I was the victim...
If only because there aren't really any similarly mean and moody pics of me available
Over £1,600 of £2,000 target raised when I just looked, though, so great effort in that regard
And by the way it looks like it's been progressing, they should easily surpass the £2,000 target...
Friends launch appeal after popular Blackpool taxi driver stabbed in horrific attackhttps://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire- ... r-28825929"Adam, while simply carrying out his duty of safely transporting a customer from one place to another, was tragically stabbed"
A taxi driver who was serious condition after being stabbed in the stomach in a horror attack has been pictured for the first time.
The victim, named locally as Adam, was attacked in his Hackney cab in Mythop Road, Blackpool, on Wednesday (March 13) just before 11.30pm "while simply carrying out his duty of safely transporting a customer from one place to another".
Lancashire Constabulary were called to the scene before the victim, in his 30s, was rushed to hospital. He remains there in a "serious but stable condition". His dashcam was also stolen during what police described as an "isolated incident".
Patrols have been stepped up in the area and officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with CCTV footage to contact them.
A GoFundMe page has been set up by fellow taxi driver Jeanette Burton in a bid to raise money to support Adam and his family.
You can view it here.
A message on the page reads: "It is with heavy heart to hear the devastating news of the recent incident involving one of our own. Keep strong Adam you’re in the best place for recovery.
"Adam, while simply carrying out his duty of safely transporting a customer from one place to another, was tragically stabbed. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
"While Adam is in recovery bills don't stop and being self employed is hard hence why I have set this up to try and help. As taxi drivers, we often find ourselves in the role of the unsung heroes of our communities.
"We're not just drivers; we should be often referred to as the 4th emergency service. We lend a listening ear to those in distress, with many drivers offering support and comfort to those who need it most.
"We provide a vital service to our local community, sometimes being the lifeline for those who have been displaced from their homes or find themselves in distressing situations, and who need our taxi service to help them in times of need, get to a place of safety.
"Adam's ordeal serves as a stark reminder of the risks we face in our line of work. It's a reminder to us all to remain vigilant and mindful of our surroundings at all times.
"We must prioritise our safety and the safety of our passengers above all else also, which we all do, but we must ensure we are safe also. Let us come together as a community, which we are, and it is great to see so much support for Adam in his recovery, which is is heart warming, we all stand together and help each other.
"We need to ensure that incidents like this never happen again. Let's keep an eye out for each other, look out for any signs of trouble, and always prioritise safety above all else.
"Adam, we stand with you in solidarity, and we wish you a speedy recovery. Stay safe, everyone, and let's continue to be the guardians of our communities as we carry out our important work as taxi drivers, which is all about helping those who don't have transport get from A to B in a safe way, taxi drivers are here to help you, so respect those who are helping you.
"God bless Adam and family."
Detectives say they would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident, or anyone who believes they may have information which could help their hunt for the attacker.
A spokesperson for police said: "We were called to Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, at 11.37pm yesterday (March 13) to reports of an assault which had taken place in Mythop Road around five minutes earlier. It was reported that a Hackney Cab driver had been stabbed to the stomach inside his vehicle.
"His dashcam was also stolen. The victim – a man in his 30s – has been taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition. We understand that this incident will cause the community a great deal of concern.
"We want to reassure everyone that while work is ongoing to understand the motive for the assault this is very much being treated as an isolated incident. We have a dedicated team of officers assigned to this investigation and there will be an increased police presence in the area.
"If you have any concerns or any information which could assist our investigation, please stop an officer and talk to them. The enquiry is still very much in its early stages and further information will be released as the enquiry progresses.
"Anyone with information or CCTV, ring door bell, dashcam or mobile phone footage which would assist our enquiries is asked to email
forcecontrolroom@lancashire.police.uk or call 101, quoting log 1505 of 13th March 2024."
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so that begs the question what did actually happen ? 
