Woman put into taxi against her will in Newcastle city centreThe incident occurred on Saint Nicholas Street outside Tup Tup Bar
Police are appealing for help after reports that a woman was put into a taxi against her will in Newcastle city centre.
A member of the public saw the woman on Saint Nicholas Street outside of Tup Tup bar at 1.20am this morning being put into the taxi by two men. She appeared not to know the men and did not want to get into the black cab.
The woman had previously been on the floor outside of the Tup Tup bar when the two men helped her up and got into a taxi with her and possibly another woman.
The two men are described as both being black, aged mid 20’s, 5ft 9" tall, muscular build and with short black hair. One was wearing a red long sleeved top, possibly a jumper. The second man was wearing a white long sleeved shirt/top.
The woman is described as white, aged 18 – 21 years, 5ft 8" tall, slim build, long blonde hair which was worn down past her shoulders, and was wearing a white or gold coloured sparkley dress.
Enquiries are ongoing into the incident including checking CCTV and making enquiries with local taxi firms.
Officers want to speak to the people involved in the incident, or anyone who was in the area this morning and who might have seen something.
Chief Inspector Ron Charlton said:
Witnesses have told us that they think they saw the woman being forced into the taxi and that she may have not known who these two men were, this is very concerning and we want to find this woman and make sure she is ok.
This could potentially be a misunderstanding but it's important we find those involved and make sure everything is ok. I'd urge this woman, the two men, or anyone who might know who this is to contact us as soon as possible."
source:
http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/updat ... ty-centre/
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