Taxi Driver Attacked By Passenger

A taxi driver has been attacked while picking up a fare in Lutterworth.

The 38-year-old man, who works for Market Harborough-based Murphys Taxis, was punched twice in the face during the assault on Greenacres Drive.

It happened at about 1am on Saturday.

One of the passengers first removed the keys from the taxi before another attacked the driver.

Police are appealing for witnesses – if you can help call 101 quoting Crime Number 18/555520.

A 38-year-old man from Lutterworth was arrested on suspicion of assault and has since been questioned and released pending further enquiries.