Elgin Taxi Driver Assaulted & Robbed

A 44 year old man was attacked and robbed of ÂŁ100's in the assault last night

Police in Elgin are hunting a man who attacked and robbed a taxi driver.

The 44 year old driver was assaulted in Linkwood Road around 11:00pm last night.

He suffered injuries to his face and was taken to hospital.

His attacker made off with ÂŁ100's and a mobile phone.

The suspect is described as aged between 20 to 30, 5 foot 6 tall.

He was wearing a light brown jacket, dark scarf and gloves.

Officers say he spoke with an Eastern European accent.

Anyone with any information is asked to report it on 101.