TERROR TIMES
SHOCKING VIOLENT AND UNPROVOKED ATTACK ON PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER IN OLDHAM
An Uber driver was the victim of a violent and unprovoked assault by two male passengers during a journey in Derker, Oldham. One passenger attempted to strangle the driver, while the other repeatedly punched him. This was all taking place whilst the vehicle was in motion, putting both the
driver and the public at serious risk.
Thanks to the swift response from a member of the Oldham Private Hire Drivers Association (OPHDA), the injured driver was promptly taken to Accident & Emergency for medical attention and thankfully we have been told the
driver is OK. Oldham PH drivers association told PHTM: “We strongly condemn this attack and urge all drivers to remain vigilant. “If you experience or witness any similar incidents, please report them immediately to the police and OPHDA.”
CCTV APPEAL AFTER TAXI DRIVER THREATENED IN CORBY BY THREE MEN
Police officers are appealing for help to identify three men they believe may have information regarding an incident in which a taxi driver was threatened. Between 2am and 2.30am Sunday, March 30, a taxi driver was asked to drive his passengers to the BP Garage in Cottingham Road, Corby. Upon arrival, the passengers exited the vehicle and approached
produced a small, bladed item, and threatened him. He then drove them towards Cottingham, where they got out of the vehicle and ran away.
the night-time service window to buy drinks, but took items from outside the garage. When the taxi driver challenged them, one
Northants Police are appealing for anyone who may recognise them, to get in touch quoting incident number 25000185815.
TAXI DRIVER’S ORDEAL: BOTTLE WIELDING MAN DAMAGES VEHICLE IN NOTTINGHAM INCIDENT
A Nottingham taxi driver “simply doing his job” was left shaken and with a damaged vehicle after a man allegedly attacked his car with a wine bottle on Crocus Street in The Meadows. The incident, which occurred on April 26 at approximately 8:15pm, saw the driver’s window struck and his registration plate damaged. The driver was reportedly waiting for his next fare when a woman asked him to move on. Shortly after, a man emerged from a nearby property, banging a wine
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bottle against one of the taxi’s windows
before attempting to
open the vehicle's doors. PC Sophie Anderson of Notts Police condemned the attack,
stating: “The victim was simply doing his job when he was threatened and his taxi damaged. He has been left feeling anxious as a result and we want to trace whoever was responsible.” Nottinghamshire Police have since released an image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident. Anyone who recognises the man or has any information regarding the incident to contact them on 101, quoting incident number 25000252572.
JULY 2025 PHTM
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