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Teenager charged over taxi driver knife attack
Date published: 25 November 2011
A teenager has been charged in connection with an attack on a taxi driver in Middleton.
The 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named, has been charged with robbery, Section 18 Assault and aggravated vehicle taking.
He is due before Rochdale Magistrates’ Court on Friday (25 November).
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 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.
Comments
If he's old enough to stab someone in the neck and steal a taxi he should be named. People need to be aware of who these thugs are. 'Children' are no longer the same as they were and the law needs to be changed to take account of this and deal with this sort of violent behaviour, which is getting worse by the day.
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Yes, we can be shocked and appalled by such attacks, but we also need to look at solutions and safety nets. I strongly suggest cut resistant clothing. There is no doubt in my mind that it will help protect taxi drivers.
By PPSS Group @ 28/11/2011 14:55:54