The taxi driver attacked after lifting passengers in the city center

The police said that the taxi driver “just try to do their job”

A taxi driver was attacked after taking over the passengers from The center of Liverpool. Around 6.30 in the morning, January 5, it was reported that a taxi driver was assaulted by one of his passengers after choosing a group of four people from Victoria Street in Liverpool City Center.

As they traveled toward WirralThe passenger, a man, became abusive and as they reached the Reeds Lane Leasowe And he assaulted him on the 40 -year -old taxi driver. The group of four passengers then left the area on the floor, and the police were called on the spot.

Merseyside police Since then they have released two CCTV images of a man who could have information after the attack. The taxi driver was not seriously injured, but was left in difficulty by the incident, the police said.

Detective inspector Phil Ryan said: “We believe that the illustrated man in these images could have information to help our questions in progress. If you recognize yourself in these pictures or know who it is, please introduce yourself to help our investigation. To assault a taxi driver, who was just trying to do his job, is completely unacceptable and we are determined to find the responsible person. “

If you have information, you can call 101 or DM @Merpolcc, citing the reference number 25000011957. Alternatively, call the Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111 or make an online report here: