Wiltshire Police appeal after taxi driver racially abused during passenger pickup

Wiltshire Police has launched an appeal for witnesses following a racially aggravated incident involving a taxi driver in Tidworth.

According to a police spokesperson, the incident occurred at around 11.30pm on 27 December 2025 outside the British Legion Tidworth. The driver was collecting a group of six people when he was subjected to racial abuse.

Police said the victim was carrying out a routine passenger collection at the time. No injuries were reported, but the incident has been recorded as a racially motivated offence.

Wiltshire Police is asking anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have relevant information, to come forward as part of its investigation.

Anyone who can assist the investigation is asked to email 1820@wiltshire.police.uk and quote crime reference number 54250167781.