A private hire taxi driver was stabbed in the neck by a passenger after he asked him for the fare.
Merseyside Police were called after a private hire taxi driver arrived at Whiston Hospital with a stab wound to his neck at around 4am on Wednesday, February 15. The driver drove two men from an address on Jean Walk in Kirkby to Dragon Lane, in Prescot.
After the driver dropped one of the men at a separate address in his silver Toyota Prius, he asked the second man for the fare. The suspect then shouted at the private hire driver before stabbing him in the neck inside his vehicle.
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The suspect then got out of the car and ran back towards the direction of Prescot. The victim drove to Whiston Hospital where he received treatment for stab wounds to his neck.
Since the attack officers have carried out extensive CCTV examinations and witness enquiries and detectives are continuing to appeal for more information.
Detective Inspector Tracey Martin said: “This was an unprovoked attack on a man who was left alone in his car with serious injuries to his neck and we are doing everything we can to find the person responsible and bring him to justice. The suspect was described as a white man in his twenties, with a Liverpool accent, of a larger build, with light brown hair who was wearing a grey pullover hoodie.
“We are continuing to carry out a number of CCTV and witness enquiries in the area and are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the assault or any suspicious behaviour at around 4am on Wednesday 15 February near Dragon Lane. Similarly, if you were driving in the area at the time of the attack and have any dashcam footage please contact police as soon as possible.
“While some months have passed since the incident, any information you hold could be vital to our enquiries. The use of knives and any weapons is reckless and will not be tolerated in Merseyside. They can have devastating consequences, not only for the victim and their family but also for offenders involved.
“If you witnessed any part of the incident or saw the suspect, then do let us know as any information you hold could support to our enquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC on Twitter, call 101, quoting reference 23000133457.
You can also pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or contact them via their online form at: Give information anonymously | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org) Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.
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