BTP detectives investigating Leeds taxi driver racial assault release CCTV image

Image credit: British Transport Police

British Transport Police detectives are investigating a racist assault against a taxi driver outside Leeds station have today released a CCTV image in connection.

On 18 January around 6.25pm, a man was in a taxi outside Leeds station when the driver asked him to leave the vehicle.

The man grabbed hold of the the victim's coat and agressively shoved him back and forth while threatening to kill him and calling him an offensive racial slur.

Officers believe the man in the image may have useful information which could help their investigation.

If you recognise him or have any information please contact BTP by texting 61016 quoting 410 of 18/01/23.