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Taxi driver hurt in attempted robbery

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A taxi driver was left injured after an attempted robbery.

Police have launched an investigation after the incident yesterday at 10.20pm.

The 61-year-old victim was assaulted in his Ford Mondeo taxi on Warddykes Avenue in Arbroath.

The culprit entered the cab and demanded money from the driver, however he fled the scene without any cash.

Officers are now looking to track down the man responsible. He is described as being between 20 and 30-years-old, wearing a dark coloured top or jacket and was last seen in Warddykes Avenue.

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland added: “Anyone with information that could assist officers with their inquiries into the incident is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101. Alternatively information can be passed anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”


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