Northern Ireland

Police release image in appeal over taxi driver assault

Police released this image of a man they would like to speak to in relation to the assault which left a taxi driver with a broken jaw 
Police released this image of a man they would like to speak to in relation to the assault which left a taxi driver with a broken jaw  Police released this image of a man they would like to speak to in relation to the assault which left a taxi driver with a broken jaw 

POLICE have released an image of a man they wish to speak to in relation to an attack in which a taxi driver suffered a broken jaw.

The incident happened in May this year in Belfast city centre.

The driver was assaulted by an unknown male as he stood beside his taxi at High Street at around 3.30am on Monday May 7.

The attacker then got into the taxi and attempted to drive off in it. He was unable to start the car and fled the area on foot in the direction of Royal Avenue.

The taxi driver required surgery for his injuries.

Detective Inspector McDonnell said: “This was a completely unprovoked and cowardly attack on a man who was simply out earning his living.

"We have been carrying out various enquiries since the incident and by releasing this image today we hope to progress our enquiries further."