A taxi driver has suffered several head injuries after being attacked by two passengers.
The Bucks Free Press reports that shortly after 1am on Saturday, April 20, a male taxi driver in his 40s picked up two men to drop them off at Sainsbury's n Witan Gate, Milton Keynes.
Before leaving the car, the two offenders started to attack him multiple times as they attempted to steal his phone and money.
The taxi driver managed to escape the vehicle, but was soon caught again by the offenders where they further assaulted him.
Police said the victim sustained several injuries to the head area and was taken to hospital for further treatment, but has since been discharged.
Two 16-year-old boys, both from Milton Keynes, have been arrested on suspicion of robbery.
They have been released on bail until July 19.
A police spokesman said: "We are asking individuals to come forward with any further information on this incident, particularly with digital evidence, for example dash-cam, CCTV or camera footage.
"You can also make a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43240180812.
"If you don’t wish to speak directly to police, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Source: https://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/24279101.taxi-driver-suffers-head-injury-robbery-attack/
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