Taxi driver targeted in indecent exposure incident striking driver's door with buttock
- Perry Richardson
- Feb 24
- 1 min read
A taxi driver was subjected to an indecent exposure incident while waiting for a fare in Newbury during the early hours of Saturday morning, according to Thames Valley Police.
Police said the incident occurred at approximately 12.15am on 21 February 2026 while the driver was parked outside the library in Newbury town centre. The victim, who was working at the time, reported hearing a knock on the driver’s side front window.
Believing the individual may have been seeking a journey, the driver lowered his window to speak to the man. Officers said that once the window was lowered, the suspect turned around, pulled down his trousers and exposed his buttocks and genitals.
The man, described as a white male aged between 25 and 30 years old, approximately 5ft 6in in height and of medium build, remained at the vehicle for around a minute. During the incident, he is reported to have struck the driver’s door with his buttocks before running away from the scene.
Thames Valley Police appeal for witnesses after late-night incident outside library
The driver contacted police due to the nature of the incident. No physical injuries were reported, but the episode has raised concerns within the local taxi trade about the safety of drivers operating during late-night hours in town centre locations.
Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. Officers have asked members of the public to call 101 or submit details online quoting crime reference number 43260087285.
