Teenager arrested after man's throat cut charged with unrelated offences

Date published: 18 November 2011

A teenager arrested after a taxi driver's throat was cut has been charged in connection with an unrelated incident.

Sometime between 1.40am and 1.55am on Monday (14 November), a 35-year-old taxi driver was threatened at knifepoint after taking two `customers' to Parkfields in Middleton.
The pair stole his takings before driving off in his car, a Toyota Avensis, which was found abandoned nearby a short time later.

A 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with robbery, possession of a bladed article and aggravated vehicle taking.

He is due to appear at Rochdale Youth Court today, Friday 18 November 2011.

He has also been bailed in relation to an attack on another taxi driver.

Shortly after 9.30pm on Tuesday 15 November 2011, a 39-year-old man had his throat cut by a robber who then stole his car, a black Vauxhall Vectra.

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