Taxi driver punched and robbed in vicious Birmingham attackhttps://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/m ... s-22124750
A taxi driver was attacked and robbed after a dispute with his passenger in a Birmingham street early in the morning.
The attack took place in Gravelly Hill, Erdington on Saturday, October 16 as a cab driver stopped at around 5.30am.
His passenger is said to have disputed the fare and demanded a partial refund and then punched the driver before stealing cash from him.
Now West Midlands Police has issued CCTV of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Do you know who this man is?
“We're investigating after a taxi driver was robbed in his cab as he parked up in Gravelly Hill, #Erdington, at about 5.30am on Saturday, 16 October.
“After demanding half the fare back, the passenger punched the driver, breaking his glasses and then stole cash.
“If you know who the man in the image is please drop us a message on Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, quoting investigation 20/1806462/21, or call 101.
“Alternatively to remain anonymous, speak to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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