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Attempted robbery of Taxi
Driver in Southport MERSEYSIDE
Police are appealing for information after an attempted robbery of a man in
Southport, that took place at around 1.50am, on Saturday, 22 October 2016. We
are told that a Taxi Driver was sat stationary at the junction of Hampton Road
and Scarisbrick New Road, when an unknown man approached him at the window of
the Taxi and made demands for money.
Merseyside Police said:- "It is
believed that the man was in possession of a knife. Following a struggle, the
man made off empty handed on foot towards Scarisbrick New Road. The victim
received cuts to his hands and legs, which required medical treatment. The man is
described as white, 5ft 10in, in his early 20's, of thin build, wearing a grey hoodie which was pulled up, and blue jeans."
Detective Inspector Jimmy Belmar from Sefton CID said:- "Thankfully the
victim was not more seriously injured, but this was an appalling attack which
incident left the victim fearful for his life. If you were in the area, on foot
or driving past, and saw a man matching this description on Hampton Road around
1.50am, call us immediately. Any information, however small, could be vital to
our investigation."
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Sefton CID on:- 0151
777 3835, call:- 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on:- 0800 555 111. |
