Taxi driver assaulted and robbed

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POLICE are appealing for information after a 24-year-old taxi driver was attacked and robbed in Warrington by four men during the early hours of New Year’s Eve (Dec 31).
The victim had picked up four men on Academy Way in Warrington at around 3:50am and was driving towards the junction of Thurston Close and Canons Road when he stopped to get directions from the men.
At that point the men exited the car and a number of them pulled the victim to the ground and began to punch him to the face and kick him.
The men left the scene in multiple directions, including towards Thurston Close, Canons Road and in the direction of Cromwell Avenue.
During the assault a quantity of cash and a silver ring of high sentimental value were believed to have been taken.
One man is described as being white, in his early-20s, approximately 5’9″ tall, medium build, with dark brown hair which was shaved shorter at the sides and brushed back on top, and had a dark brown beard a few inches in length. He wore a round neck, light-coloured jumper and spoke with a local accent.
Another man is described as being white, in his early-20s, approximately 5’9″ tall, medium build, with light-coloured hair which was shaved shorter at the sides and spiked on the top, and was clean shaven. He also has a few red marks on his face and was wearing a dark-coloured jacket.
A third man is described as being white, in his early-20s, approximately 5’9″ tall, medium build, with dark brown, short hair at the sides with a combed over parting on the top. He has dark stubble with a pointy chin and spoke with a local accent, and wore a dark blue round neck jumper and jeans.
The fourth man is only described as being white and wearing a red jumper.
Police are now appealing for information from anyone who was either in the area at the time of the assault or at Academy Way when the men were picked up.
Anyone with information should call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident 87 of 31/12/2014, or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


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