Police hunt for attacker who assaulted cab driver leaving him blind in one eye

Leicestershire Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward to aid an investigation into finding the man that left a cab driver blind in one eye. Sujan Pal was attacked by a man outside of the Rose and Crown pub in Uppingham Road, Houghton on the Hill, in the early hours of Christmas Day last year.

39-year-old Sujan was punched in the face when he refused a man entry into his vehicle Leicestershire Police said. The attack caused such severe damage to his left eye socket that his sight has not returned - forcing him to give up his job. As reported by the Leicestershire live, Sujan has come forward to help with the appeal saying: “All I want is to see out of my eye again. "I am very worried about what the future holds. I need my vision to work and support my family.

"I have been a taxi driver for 12 years in Leicester, London and Vienna, this is the first time anything like this has ever happened to me. "I know that people saw what happened to me and I would ask that they please co-operate with the police and do the right thing so that this does not happen to anyone else." Detective Constable Mike Archer, who is investigating the attack, said: “This was a very nasty and unprovoked attack on a man who was out working during the busy Christmas period. “A single punch to the face has left Sujan with life-changing injuries and he is now unable to work and provide for his family. “We are aware that there were people around that night and specifically information has been received about the incident from some witnesses who for whatever reason are reluctant to provide written statements.

“We would like to reassure anyone who witnessed the incident that the information they provide will be treated in the strictest confidence and the details they can provide could help us secure a successful prosecution for this callous assault. “If you are one of these people please get in touch." Any information you have, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could help us with our inquiries.

"If you do not want to speak to police you can also pass on information to Crimestoppers anonymously.”