Teenager arrested after taxi driver’s throat slit

Date published: 17 November 2011

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with an attack on a taxi driver in Middleton.

The 16-year-old boy was arrested at an address on Parkfield, Middleton, on Wednesday night. He remains in police custody for questioning.

Shortly after 9.30pm on Tuesday (15 November) a 39-year-old man had his throat cut by a robber who then stole his car, a black Vauxhall Vectra.

The car was involved in a collision with a parked car moments later and the offender ran away from the scene.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries and has since been discharged.

Witnesses to the incident or anyone with information about the offender is asked to call police on 0161 856 4644, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.