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05/06/2006
Taxi driver attacked in Londonderry
A Londonderry taxi driver has escaped injury after his car came under attack at the weekend.
The incident happened at around 3.20am on Sunday.
It has been reported that the driver had just dropped off a fare at Duncastle Park in the Newbuildings area of the city, when his vehicle was attacked.
It is understood that a single person, described as being around 5' 5" tall and wearing a red hooded top, began throwing missiles, possibly a brick or stones, at the car.
The rear windows on the drivers side of the vehicle were smashed during the attack, and the culprit made off.
The driver was not injured during the incident, however was left badly shaken by the ordeal.
Police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or know the identity of the person responsible, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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The incident happened at around 3.20am on Sunday.
It has been reported that the driver had just dropped off a fare at Duncastle Park in the Newbuildings area of the city, when his vehicle was attacked.
It is understood that a single person, described as being around 5' 5" tall and wearing a red hooded top, began throwing missiles, possibly a brick or stones, at the car.
The rear windows on the drivers side of the vehicle were smashed during the attack, and the culprit made off.
The driver was not injured during the incident, however was left badly shaken by the ordeal.
Police have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or know the identity of the person responsible, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
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