A brief video of the suspect running off can be viewed on YouTube here, but in truth it doesn't add much to the still image below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN_TCGG ... e=youtu.beVIDEO: Police release dash cam footage after violent attack on Kirkham taxi driverhttps://www.lep.co.uk/news/crime/video- ... -1-9511420Police are appealing for information after a taxi driver was attacked during an attempted robbery close to Kirkham.
The suspect can be seen fleeing the scene after attempting to rob a taxi near the Derby Arms pub in Kirkham. (Image: Lancashire Post)Kirkham Macs driver Peter Cartwright, 47, was attacked at around 1.10am on Saturday December 22 after he dropped a customer off at her home near the Derby Arms at Treales.
As his passenger was leaving the taxi, a man suddenly appeared and ordered Mr Cartwright to open the car door and get out of the vehicle.
The man then dragged the taxi driver out of the car and attacked him, before attempting to drive the vehicle away.
But the man could not start the car and instead made off from the scene on foot.
Mr Cartwright's customer ran inside her home and alerted her parents, who helped to chase the robber off.
Mr Cartwright, from Preston, needed stitches in hospital after suffering head and shoulder injuries.
A 36-year-old man from Preston has been arrested on suspicion of robbery but has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
Police have now released dash cam footage of the incident and are appealing to the public for help in identifying the man in the CCTV.
The offender is described as white, aged in his late 30s to early 40s, 5ft 9in tall, of muscular, broad build with short, dark-brown hair.
He was wearing a blue waterproof jacket and blue jeans.
Det Con Chris Hammond, of Blackpool CID, said: “This is a serious offence which has left the victim shaken and upset.
“We would urge anyone who recognises the man pictured to come forward.”
Anyone with information can contact police on (01253) 604141 or email
2756@lancashire.pnn.police.uk quoting log 0125 of December 22.
Alternatively you can reach independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
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An article about this incident just before Christmas said that a "substantial amount of money" had been stolen, but no mention of this in the police appeal above. Hardly surprising - don't think that's the kind of thing you want mentioned in articles about taxi robberies
Community shocked by violent attack on Kirkham taxi driverhttps://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news ... -1-9506395A Lancashire community shocked by a violent attack on a taxi driver has rallied round to support him.Kirkham Macs driver Peter Cartwright was attacked at around 1.15am on Saturday near the Derby Arms at Treales.
Mr Cartwright had just dropped off a female customer when a man suddenly appeared and attacked the driver, robbing him of his Christmas takings.
Mr Cartwright needed stitches in hospital after suffering head and shoulder injuries.
The taxi firm made a Facebook appeal at the weekend for anyone with information to contact the police to ensure the robber is brought to justice.
Now it has been revealed the shocked local community have been bringing donations and best wishes cards into the office for Mr Cartwright.
Kirkham Macs owner John Coombes said the firm had been touched by the overwhelming response.
He said: "It has been quite moving to think that people think so highly of Peter and the company. It has been very humbling.
"We are a rural community and we all know each other.
"There have been donations coming in, cards and all sorts to help Peter out as he has lost his takings."
Mr Cartwright, a long-serving member of staff, had just dropped off a female customer when the attacker pounced, stealing a substantial amount of money.
The woman ran inside her home and alerted her parents, who helped to chase the robber off.
Mr Coombes said Mr Cartwright hit the alert button inside his cab, which brought all other taxi drivers to the area very quickly.
He said the incident showed the value of security measures like the taxi's emergency button and CCTV in cabs to protect both drivers and passengers.
Mr Cartwright is said to be shaken but wanting to return to work as soon as possible. Kirkham Macs posted on Facebook: "Police are collecting eye witness and CCTV from the immediate area.
"Please share and contact Kirkham police if you have any information.
"We will work with the police to provide as much info as we can and hope that this thug spends his Christmas behind bars "
Lancashire police are investigating.
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