JUST DESERTS
DRUNKEN THUG’S ATTACK ON NEWCASTLE CABBIE LANDS HIM WITH SUSPENDED SENTENCE
A Newcastle taxi driver was the victim of an “utterly disgraceful” and unprovoked assault by
a
drunken passenger. Aaron Kendall, 24, has been sentenced after attacking the cabbie last April. The incident unfolded around 2:45am in the Bigg Market,
where Kendall,
intoxicated and arguing with someone, approached the taxi driver saying: “Please get me out of town, I don’t feel safe.” He asked to be taken to Walbottle
and they agreed to stop at a cash machine where the situation escalated. Without any provocation and in an attack caught on CCTV, Kendall landed a heavy punch, knocking the cabbie to the ground, where he tried to hit him again but missed. Kendall then pursued the fleeing driver, shouting “come on, come on,” before the victim sought
assistance from ambulance staff back in the Bigg Market. The taxi driver sustained a 3cm wound to his forehead, requiring medical glue and leaving a permanent scar. Kendall pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding and was sentenced to 12 months suspended for 18 months, 150 hours of unpaid work, a three- month electronically monitored curfew from 9pm to 6am, and ordered to pay £1,000 in compensation.
ISLE OF WIGHT MAN HIT WITH HEFTY FINE AND COMPENSATION FOR TAXI DAMAGE
A 21-year-old Isle of Wight man has been ordered to pay a significant sum after admitting to criminal damage inside a taxi. Zachary Savaria-Jones, from Sandown, appeared before Portsmouth Magistrates' Court on
24 February, where he pleaded guilty to the offence. The court heard that Savaria-Jones caused £60 worth of damage to the seats of a taxi in Derbyshire last August. “The court heard he caused £60
worth of damage to the seats of a taxi,” a court record confirmed. As a result of his actions, Savaria- Jones was fined £230 and further ordered to pay £300 in compensation to cover the cost of the damage.
MANSFIELD MAN FINED AFTER PUNCHING TAXI DISPUTES £3,000 REPAIR BILL
A Mansfield man has been fined after punching a taxi during a drunken argument, but contested the £3,000 repair bill. Jason Hole, 31, admitted to criminal damage at Mansfield Magistrates Court,
following an incident
outside the Rufford Arms pub on 25 October. Hole’s partner had entered the taxi when Hole demanded to know their destination. Hole admitted to punching the bonnet and remov-
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ing a wing mirror. “Hole accepted punching the VW Passat’s bonnet and knocking off a wing mirror but only reckoned he’d caused around £200 of damage,” the court heard. Defence lawyer Ryan Higgin- botham stated that Hole had attempted to resolve the issue with the taxi owner and sought alternative repair quotes, but the victim ceased communication. Higginbotham also pointed to
Hole’s efforts to curb his alcohol consumption. He also pointed to Hole’s efforts to curb his alcohol consumption. District Judge Gilliam Young described the incident as “an impulsive act” and ordered Hole to pay £300 in compensation, significantly less than the original repair bill. Hole was also fined £365, ordered to pay a £106 surcharge, and £85 in costs.
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