TERROR TIMES
THREE ARRESTED IN RACIALLY AGGRAVATED ATTACK ON SIKH WOLVERHAMPTON TAXI DRIVERS
Three men have been arrested after two elderly Sikh taxi drivers were
violently assaulted in a
racially motivated attack outside Wolverhampton railway station on Friday 15 August. The incident, which occurred around 1:45pm, left both men injured and “traumatised,” according to the Sikh Federation. One of the victims, a man in his 70s, was reportedly kicked and punched, resulting in several broken ribs. The second driver, in his 60s, was also allegedly punched repeatedly. Both men were taken to the hospital for treatment and have since been discharged. The Sikh Federation said the drivers, who have lived and worked in the UK for over 30 years, had “never experienced such a violent
and scary attack.” Jas Singh, a principal advisor for the organisation, said: “These two elderly men have
been left
seriously injured and traumatised by this attack.” According to the federation, the attack began when three men emerged from the station demanding a ride to Oldbury. When the drivers explained the need to use the official taxi rank system, the men became “increasingly
aggressive and abusive” before turning to physical violence. Disturbing footage of the assault has circulated widely online, showing one of the victims on the ground with his turban removed. This act was condemned by Sikh political leaders who called the removal of the turban a grave violation of the community’s religious identity. British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed they were called to a “racially aggravated assault” and have arrested three teenage boys in connection with the incident. A BTP spokesperson said they “will not tolerate this sort of behaviour on the railway network” and have launched a “full investigation.” The three suspects, aged 17, 19, and 25, have been released on bail as the investigation continues.
COUNTY DURHAM MAN JAILED FOR DISGRACEFUL ATTACK ON PARTNER IN MOVING TAXI
A County Durham man has been jailed for 18 months after a “disgraceful” attack on his partner in the back of a moving taxi. Cory
Lavery, 30, attacked the
woman during an argument, leaving her with a bloodied nose and bruises. The court heard that on March 14, a taxi driver picked up Lavery and the victim, who both appeared intoxicated. The couple began arguing during the journey, and the driver’s attempts to calm them down were unsuccessful. Lavery then punched the woman “two or three times and grabbed
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her neck,” according to the court. Unable to stop the car, the driver contacted his firm to alert the police. When officers arrived at their destination, they found the victim “had a bloodied nose, several bruises and was upset.” Judge Carolyn Scott condemned Lavery’s actions, telling him: “Your behaviour that evening was disgraceful. Not only was it an assault on your partner, it must
have also had a significant effect on the taxi driver.” The judge highlighted the victim’s vulnerability, stating: “There was no opportunity for her to escape from you in that moving taxi. It was a prolonged attack and you had your hands around her throat.” The victim was quoted as saying: “Please help me because he is going to kill me.” Lavery, of Bishop Auckland, pleaded guilty
to assault
occasioning ABH. Lavery, who has 32 previous convictions, was on a community order for shoplifting at the time of the assault.
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