Thames Valley Police appeals for help after two taxi passengers assault driver and steal cab

Thames Valley Police have appealed for witnesses after two passengers travelling in a taxi in Burnham assaulted the driver and stole his vehicle.

Between 12.05am and 12.35am on Monday 20 March the victim, a taxi driver, was driving along Stomp Court when his two passengers assaulted him and demanded money.

He was able to get out of his car, a white Toyota Prius Active, which the offenders then drove away.

The victim, a man in his forties, sustained minor injuries to his face that did not require hospital treatment.

The offenders were described as two white men aged between 25 and 30-years-old, around 5ft 8ins tall. One man had short hair and the other man was wearing a grey hooded top.

The white Prius has not been recovered.

Case investigator, Daniel Fallis, based at Slough police station, said: “We are appealing to any witnesses, or anyone who may have information, about this incident to come forward.

“The car has not been located and so we would also appeal to anyone who has information as to its whereabouts to also get in touch.

“Anyone with information can contact police by calling 101 or making a report online, quoting reference 43230122977.

“Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers to report anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via its website.”