Cabbie attacked for takings
Police are hunting for clues after a Lincoln taxi driver was attacked by a passenger.
The cabbie was punched several times in the head by a man after picking him and two female passengers up from Ritzy’s nightclub.
The attack happened at 2.40am on Sunday when the taxi driver stopped in Monks Road, Lincoln.
Following the attack the driver’s takings were missing.
The attacker is described as white, aged about 19 years old, of a large build and was wearing blue jeans and a black jacket.
One of the female passengers is described as aged between 20 and 22 years old, of a heavy build, with very short, ginger, curly hair and was wearing a white mini skirt and a white top.
The second woman had black shoulder length hair and was wearing black clothing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident should call Lincolnshire Police on (01522) 882222 with incident number 60 of December 21.
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by Ex-Cabbie, Lincoln
Thursday, December 25 2008, 9:13AM
“Having been a cabbie for several years, I feel for this poor driver. Cabbies see the best of the public and they also see the scum . . . but they still welcome all who enter their cabs and do a GREAT JOB.
Where would YOU BE without cabbies working at night and Christmas when everyone else is having fun?? My heart goes out to the cabbie who was attacked - hope you recover quickly and I also hope your fellow cabbies are putting their hand in their pockets for you . .they certainly would have done in my day.
All the best, mate.
Cabbies deserve more respect.”
by Fat Ginger Bird, Monks road c/o Nomad trust
Thursday, December 25 2008, 12:51AM
“just thought i would let you all know i am sorry for wearing the miniskirt and will be handing myself in first thing hope i go down cos i had to take the the money to get into the nomad sorry”
by mike, sincil bank
Wednesday, December 24 2008, 10:59PM
“you plebs. will you stop going on about fat and ginger. this has got nothing to do with the real story, ie taxi driver punched and robbed.”
by Lisa, Lincoln
Wednesday, December 24 2008, 9:56PM
“My son is a taxi driver and while you all seem to be making fun of the perpetrators does it not occur to you that the takings that were stolen leaves the victim with no money for a full nights work. At Christmas that is not funny and I hope they find them quickly. I personally would like to give them a Christmas present they wouldn't like. Scumbags !!!”
by Arnold Layne, Alicante
Wednesday, December 24 2008, 7:21PM
“Blimey a fat ginger bird on the loose, whats the world coming to..I hope the taxi driver is ok..anyhow has anyone actually thought that this fat thing might have a pleasant personality, well maybe not if she hangs around with scum that only attack when the driver is seated, I just hope he didnt wake up next to it the following morning. strewth man get a grip.”