Taxi Driver Online

Unusual headline here for an official police press release - they're usually short and to the point, and don't give much away (like some of the thread titles on here ).

And sounds like quite a serious assault, particularly as sometimes these things are just posted on Facebook etc.

Anyway, more to the point is maybe that the driver must have known what happened (because it says below that the assault happened after the taxi arrived at the rank) and Selby isn't exactly Birmingham or Manchester in terms of size, so he'll presumably be well aware it's in the news.

But I wonder why he might be reluctant to come forward, perhaps?


Selby appeal following serious assault on couple at the taxi rank in the Market Place at around midnight on Saturday 22 March and Sunday 23 March 2025

https://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/ne ... arch-2025/

The incident happened when a local husband and wife were waiting for a taxi in heavy rain after a night out in Selby town.

When the taxi arrived, two men appeared and pushed in front of them.

The husband required hospital treatment after he was allegedly punched and knocked unconscious.

His wife was reportedly assaulted and suffered hand and arm injuries.

The two suspects left in a taxi.

The injured man was wearing a white t-shirt and a stone Carhartt overshirt, blue jeans and trainers with an orange stripe.

The injured woman was wearing a black knee-length dress with a dark blue denim jacket, and a green handbag and knee-length boots.

Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage and trying to locate the relevant taxi firms for further information.

There is currently no description of the two suspects.

Please email Joanne.fawcett@northyorkshire.police.uk if you have any information that could help our investigation.

Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12250051996 when passing on information.