Taxi Driver Attacked On Christmas Day

A taxi driver is in hospital after being attacked in Houghton On The Hill in the early hours of Christmas Day.

The 38-year-old man was assaulted at around 1am on the A47, outside the Rose and Crown pub, leaving him with a serious eye injury.

It’s believed a number of people were in the road at the time and may have witnessed the assault.

The scene of the attack

DC Mike Archer, who is investigating the incident, said: “We know there were a number of people out celebrating on Christmas Eve into the early hours of Christmas Day, we are sure the incident was witnessed by those in the area.

“The victim was in his taxi and had just dropped off a fare when he was punched in the face.

“If you witnessed the assault or have any information about the person responsible we would urge you to get in touch.

“Any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could help us identify the suspect.”

The suspect has been described as a white man, aged 19 to 20, about 5ft 9ins tall, of skinny build with dark brown hair.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 535 Archer on 101, quoting crime number 18*624154.