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10/08/2017
Police Renew Appeal For Information On Taxi Driver Attack
The PSNI have renewed an appeal for information on an attack on a taxi driver in L'Derry on Saturday 05 August.
In the incident, the taxi, a silver coloured Citroen Xsara, was travelling on Northland Road at around 11.30pm, when a man jumped onto the bonnet of the car, before smashing the driver side window with his fist. The attack was captured on the taxi's dash cam.
The taxi driver was left traumatised by the incident.
The attacker is described as being aged in his early 20s, of slim build with dark hair.
Police have appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with any information which could assist with their enquiries to contact police at Strand Road on 101. Information can also be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(MH/JP)
In the incident, the taxi, a silver coloured Citroen Xsara, was travelling on Northland Road at around 11.30pm, when a man jumped onto the bonnet of the car, before smashing the driver side window with his fist. The attack was captured on the taxi's dash cam.
The taxi driver was left traumatised by the incident.
The attacker is described as being aged in his early 20s, of slim build with dark hair.
Police have appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with any information which could assist with their enquiries to contact police at Strand Road on 101. Information can also be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(MH/JP)
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