Posted on the 19th August 2025 in PHTM News

THREE ARRESTED IN RACIALLY AGGRAVATED ATTACK ON SIKH TAXI DRIVERS

Three men have been arrested after two elderly Sikh taxi drivers were violently assaulted in a racially motivated attack outside Wolverhampton railway station on Friday 15 August.

The incident, which occurred around 1:45pm, left both men injured and "traumatised," according to the Sikh Federation (UK).

One of the victims, a man in his 70s, was reportedly kicked and punched, resulting in several broken ribs. The second driver, in his 60s, was also allegedly punched repeatedly.

Both men were taken to the hospital for treatment and have since been discharged.

The Sikh Federation said the drivers, who have lived and worked in the UK for over 30 years, had "never experienced such a violent and scary attack." Jas Singh, a principal advisor for the organisation, said: “These two elderly men have been left seriously injured and traumatised by this attack."

According to the federation, the attack began when three men emerged from the station demanding a ride to Oldbury. When the drivers explained the need to use the official taxi rank system, the men became "increasingly aggressive and abusive" before turning to physical violence.

Disturbing footage of the assault has circulated widely online, showing one of the victims on the ground with his turban removed. This act was condemned by Sikh political leaders, including Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, who called the removal of the turban a grave violation of the community's religious identity.

British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed they were called to a "racially aggravated assault" and have arrested three teenage boys in connection with the incident.

A BTP spokesperson said they "will not tolerate this sort of behaviour on the railway network" and have launched a "full investigation."

The three suspects, aged 17, 19, and 25, have been released on bail as the investigation continues.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to text BTP at 61016, quoting reference 353 of August 15.


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