Taxi Stolen In Desborough Set On Fire On Outskirts Of Market Harborough

Police are appealing for information after a taxi was stolen in Desborough and set on fire on the outskirts of Market Harborough.

It was driven off from High Street just before 2am on Saturday after the driver had got out to speak to the passengers, as eight men were trying to fit into the six-seater.

The blue Ford Galaxy, operated by Kettering-based Premier Taxis, was found a short time later with significant fire damage off the B6047 Harborough Road.

A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Police told Hfm: “The group tried to fit 8 people into the car with one person jumping into the boot.

“The taxi driver tried to stop this and one of the males jumped in the driver’s seat and drove off..”

Anyone would information is urged to call Police on 101.