Taxi driver robbed at knifepoint in Redditch
The driver suffered minor injuries after being threatened by a passenger
Police are appealing for witnesses after a taxi driver was robbed at knifepoint in Redditch.
The driver picked a man up on Bates Hill at around 6am on Saturday
He took the passenger to Boot Piece, where the man is reported to have threatened him with a knife, before stealing his takings.
The victim suffered a cut to his hand and was also bitten by the suspect.
Detective Sergeant Iain Standing, of West Mercia Police, said:
“We would like to speak to the man in the CCTV image as we believe he may be able to help with our ongoing investigation. We would also ask that anyone who may have been in the area at the time and has dash-cam footage to please get in touch with us.
“The attack was completely unprovoked and the victim had to receive treatment in hospital for his injuries.
“West Mercia police take any knife related crime very seriously and we are pursuing several forensic and CCTV opportunities from the scene to identify the suspect."