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PostPosted: Thu May 28, 2026 6:50 pm 
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Man seen assaulting taxi driver in early hours in Northampton as police investigate 'racially aggravated assault'

https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news ... lt-8646272

Police are investigating a “racially aggravated assault” after a man was seen assaulting a taxi driver in Northampton.

The incident happened in Billing Road near to the Palmerston Road and Cliftonville junction on Saturday May 23, between 1.45am and 2am.

A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said: “A 23-year-old man from Daventry arrested in connection with the incident has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.”

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, quoting incident number: 26000297344.


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PostPosted: Thu May 28, 2026 7:05 pm 
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Would have posted this instead if I'd found it earlier :roll:

But the usual thing where the official police news released doesn't mention that it was a 'taxi driver' in the headline, but the press rehash will frame it precisely that way.


Racially aggravated assault in Billing Road, Northampton

https://www.northants.police.uk/news/no ... rthampton/

Police officers are appealing for witnesses following a racially aggravated assault in Billing Road, Northampton.

The incident happened near to the Palmerston Road and Cliftonville junction on Saturday, May 23, between 1.45am and 2am, when a man was seen assaulting a taxi driver.

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO.

Please quote incident number 26000297344 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.

A 23-year-old man from Daventry arrested in connection with the incident has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.


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