Taxi Driver Online

The photo below seems to have been pulled from the Dorset Police and Bournemouth Echo websites...

...that's because police have issued another press release saying that a 'woman has come forward'

Hardly surprising if she's from the local area - can hardly fail to be identified from the photo

This is still on the Yahoo News website, which just lifts articles from local news sites.


Taxi driver allegedly assaulted and racially abused near town centre

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/taxi-driver-a ... 16278.html

A TAXI driver was allegedly assaulted and racially abused by two women near Bournemouth town centre.

At around 11.05pm on Sunday, August 24 it was reported that two women were travelling in a taxi in the area of Exeter Road when they became racially abusive towards the driver.

It is further alleged that the women assaulted the driver by grabbing, scratching and hitting him as he drove and caused damage to his taxi.

Dorset Police has issued an image of two women they would like to identify as they investigate the incident.

Police constable Jennifer Marjason, of Bournemouth Police, said: “We take all reports of hate crime very seriously and have been exploring all lines of enquiry in relation to this incident.

“We are now in a position to release an image of two women we are looking to identify as part of our investigation and I would urge anyone who recognises them to please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250126579. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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This is the official police update. And, with regard to another recent thread, note that's it's a woman who's come forward, rather than the women in the original appeal and photo

No arrests, though.


Update following racially aggravated assault and criminal damage in Bournemouth

https://news.dorset.police.uk/news-arti ... 45bdd24049

A woman has come forward following an image appeal in relation to a racially aggravated assault and criminal damage in Bournemouth.

At around 11.05pm on Sunday 24 August 2025 it is reported that two women were travelling in a taxi in the area of Exeter Road when they became racially abusive towards the driver.

It is further alleged that the women assaulted the driver by grabbing, scratching and hitting him as he drove and caused damage to his taxi.

Following enquiries into the incident and an image appeal, a woman has come forward and is assisting officers with their enquiries.

No arrests have been made.

Well they certainly seem to be taking this seriously enough...


Renewed appeal following racially aggravated assault and criminal damage in Bournemouth

https://news.dorset.police.uk/news-arti ... 45bdd24049

Officers are continuing to investigate a racially aggravated assault and criminal damage in Bournemouth and would like to speak with a key witness.

At around 11.05pm on Sunday 24 August 2025 it is reported that two women were travelling in a taxi in the area of Exeter Road when they became racially abusive towards the driver.

It is further alleged that the women assaulted the driver by grabbing, scratching and hitting him as he drove and caused damage to his taxi.

Following an image appeal, two women came forward and have been assisting officers with their enquiries.

Police Constable Jennifer Marjason, of Bournemouth police, said: “We take all reports of hate crime very seriously and are continuing to explore all lines of enquiry in relation to this incident.

“We now know the taxi driver came to a stop in Wellington Road, where a member of the public pulled over in their car and went to assist him.

“We are keen to speak with this individual as they may have information that could assist our enquiries. If this was you, or you know who this person is, please get in touch with us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250126579. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.