Sussex wrote:
Robber wrapped cord round taxi driver's neck
A taxi driver had a piece of washing line cord wrapped around his neck during a robbery in Northampton. The incident happened in Semilong Road at about 2.25am this morning.
The taxi driver had picked up a man and a woman from Arthur Street, a police spokesman said. "The offenders asked the 40-year-old male driver to take them to Semilong Road but when the driver stopped his red Peugeot the man in the front of the taxi wrapped a piece of washing line cord round the victim's neck.
"The woman then stole a small amount of cash from the driver, who was not seriously hurt."
The male offender is described as white, of medium build and wore a black hat. The female was white, of slim build, unkempt ginger hair and wore a baseball cap.
Witnesses to this incident, or anyone with information, should call Northamptonshire police on 08453 700700 - alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
If these regular occurrences of assault were happening to bus drivers or politicians there would be hell to play but it would appear cab drivers are expendable.
Regards
JD
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