Taxi Driver Online

25 Feb 2008

Cabbies robbed at knifepoint

A TEENAGER from Whitworth has been arrested after two taxi drivers were
robbed at knifepoint in their cabs.

The first incident took place after a man hailed a cab from Rochdale to
Whitworth at about 7pm yesterday (Sunday).

Police said that when the taxi arrived at Eastgate in Whitworth at around
8pm the driver was threatened with a knife and assaulted; the offender
made off with about £25.

Another similar incident occurred in the town at around 10pm.

Detective Sergeant Phil Turner, from Rossendale CID, said: ‘At the end of
the journey the taxi driver was robbed at knifepoint and a small amount of
cash was taken.

‘Shortly after that another taxi driver was subject to an attack involving a
knife and received minor injuries.

‘Following a police search of the area an 18-year-old man was arrested at
the scene in relation to the two offences.’

The teenager was today being quizzed by officers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 01282 425001 or
Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Source: Rochdale Observer
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