MY LATE NIGHT ATTACK TERROR (From Warrington Guardian)

MY LATE NIGHT ATTACK TERROR

POLICE are investigating after a Winsford taxi driver was hit over the head with a brick during a robbery.

Taxi driver Ghulam Mustafa was attacked and had his takings stolen at 2.30am on Saturday.

He said: "It was a terrifying experience and afterwards I couldn't speak because I was trembling so much."

Ghulam, 35, of Launceston Close, picked up his attackers from the Liquid Lounge and was told to drive them and their three friends home.

He said: "I dropped the others off and then was told to take the other two home but they became very aggressive and abusive towards me.

"We stopped on School Road and then one of them got out, punched me and then dragged me out of the car.

"They were both punching me and when I dropped the envelope containing all my money for the night they took it.

"I tried to get it back off them but then one of them hit me over the head with a brick and then they ran off.

"My head was pumping with blood and there is bruising all over my body."

Ghulam does not believe the attack was racially motivated.

He said: "They were extremely abusive but none of it was racial - this was purely about the money.

"My family are now very worried about me going out to work but I am the bread winner and I have to do it."

Arthur Warner, chairman of Winsford Travel Safe, is appalled by the attack.

He said: "It is absolutely disgusting that a man is attacked while he is out trying to earn an honest living for his family.

"You don't wish this to happen to anybody but when it is someone that you know and someone who is providing a service to the public it is appalling."

Det Sgt Dave Snasdell, from Winsford Neighbourhood Policing Unit, said: "We are continuing to make inquiries and we have a couple of names we are following up."

Anyone with information should call the police serious investigation unit on 01244 613258.