Taxi driver robbed and punched in the face after picking up fare

A taxi driver has been left with a black eye after being assaulted by a passenger.
Durham Police are appealing for information.Durham Police are appealing for information.
Durham Police are appealing for information.

The Chevron Taxi driver, a man, suffered a black eye and swelling to his face following the assault which happened in the Crimdon Dene area of Hartlepool, next to Crimdon Dene Caravan Park on Tuesday.

Detective Constable Ian Whittaker of Peterlee CID, said: “The driver picked the man up at 11.40pm on Sunderland Road, Horden and drove him to Crimdon Dene Caravan Park where he was instructed to stop.

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"It is there that the assault has taken place. He was punched by the suspect and the driver’s cash bag was stolen. The man then ran off into the woodland of the Dene.

“The suspect is described as being white, in his late 20s to early 30s, around 6ft 1 or 2, very skinny, a prominent nose which was broken on the bridge and with wide nostrils, a ‘Geordie’ accent, wearing a black ribbed body warmer, grey long-sleeved sweater and blue baseball cap.”

Durham Constabulary is appealing for witnesses. If you have any information please contact DC Whittaker of Peterlee CID on 101.