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Taxi driver "punched cyclist"
A TAXI driver parked at High Wycombe bus station punched and kicked a cyclist who clipped his vehicle.
The 34-year-old was punched off his bike and kicked as he lay on the floor at the Bridge Street bus station on Saturday at 2.30pm.
Police are now hunting the hackney carriage driver.
A statement from Thames Valley Police said: "At approximately 2.30pm on Saturday a 34-year-old man was riding his pedal bike past the bus station in Bridge Street when he clipped the side of a parked Hackney Carriage Taxi with his handle bars; however, no damage was caused to the taxi.
"The taxi driver then punched the victim, causing him to fall off his bike, and kicked him as he lay on the floor.
"The taxi driver has short, neat, dark hair and a goatee beard. He was wearing a light blue top and jeans."
PC Marea Logan, investigating the crime, said: "This was a particularly violent attack that took place in broad day light."
Anyone with information can conact 0845 8 505 505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
10:33am Wednesday 20th August 2008
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CommentPosted by: beedee, high wycombe on 11:51am Wed 20 Aug 08
Surely he can be picked up with such a good description?
Surely he can be picked up with such a good description?
Posted by: Ivor on 12:18pm Wed 20 Aug 08
Yet another violent attack in our town centre.
Is crime out of control in our town? I think it is. Read my special blog on crime to find out more.
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Yet another violent attack in our town centre.
Is crime out of control in our town? I think it is. Read my special blog on crime to find out more.
Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the
“Opinion” link on the menu on the left then click on
“Readers Blogs”.
Posted by: Molar Man, bottom row , fifth right on 12:21pm Wed 20 Aug 08
Lucky for the taxi driver the cyclist wasn't Chris Hoy. They'd have still be sweeping that taxi driver off the road now I'd imagine.
Lucky for the taxi driver the cyclist wasn't Chris Hoy. They'd have still be sweeping that taxi driver off the road now I'd imagine.
Posted by: robinh, Wycombe on 12:42pm Wed 20 Aug 08
I'm amazed the taxi driver needed to punch him, normally their offensive BO is enough to knock most people out
I'm amazed the taxi driver needed to punch him, normally their offensive BO is enough to knock most people out
Posted by: local, bucks on 12:52pm Wed 20 Aug 08
[quote][bold]robinh[/bold] wrote:
I'm amazed the taxi driver needed to punch him, normally their offensive BO is enough to knock most people out[/quote] yes, and if that isnt sufficient, it can always be backed up by the breath!
robinh wrote:
I'm amazed the taxi driver needed to punch him, normally their offensive BO is enough to knock most people out
yes, and if that isnt sufficient, it can always be backed up by the breath!
Posted by: Bean, the pub on 12:52pm Wed 20 Aug 08
Ummm... CCTV, anyone?
Posted by: erm, ermsville on 1:19pm Wed 20 Aug 08
what skin colour was he? surely that should be part of the description...oh wait, no need to tell us
what skin colour was he? surely that should be part of the description...oh wait, no need to tell us
Posted by: Blueberry, S Bucks on 1:24pm Wed 20 Aug 08
What make, model and colour of car/taxi?
That info, coupled with description of the driver ought to narrow it down a lot.
What make, model and colour of car/taxi?
That info, coupled with description of the driver ought to narrow it down a lot.
Posted by: Phredd, hughenden on 1:29pm Wed 20 Aug 08
WDC would know the identities of all registered taxi drivers.
WDC would know the identities of all registered taxi drivers.
Posted by: local, bucks on 1:43pm Wed 20 Aug 08
[quote][bold]erm[/bold] wrote:
what skin colour was he? surely that should be part of the description...oh wait, no need to tell us[/quote] blue....darkish blue!
erm wrote:
what skin colour was he? surely that should be part of the description...oh wait, no need to tell us
blue....darkish blue!
Posted by: R of Wycombe, High Wycombe on 3:27pm Wed 20 Aug 08
[quote][bold]Bean[/bold] wrote:
Ummm... CCTV, anyone?[/quote] exactly, please don't tell me this wasn't captured by our town wide wonderful "Big Brother" system
Bean wrote:
Ummm... CCTV, anyone?
exactly, please don't tell me this wasn't captured by our town wide wonderful "Big Brother" system
Posted by: faisal, sands on 3:32pm Wed 20 Aug 08
GET THIS FOOL OF THE ROAD AND BAN HIM FROM WORKING IN THE PUBLIC SECTION!
GET THIS FOOL OF THE ROAD AND BAN HIM FROM WORKING IN THE PUBLIC SECTION!
Posted by: Bean, the pub on 5:18pm Wed 20 Aug 08
Maybe there's not enough power left for the CCTV cameras after the installation of High Wycombe's new traffic light farm...
Maybe there's not enough power left for the CCTV cameras after the installation of High Wycombe's new traffic light farm...
Posted by: R of Wycombe, High Wycombe on 6:22pm Wed 20 Aug 08
[quote]He was wearing a light blue top and jeans."[/quote] And the chances are, he is probably still wearing them
He was wearing a light blue top and jeans."
And the chances are, he is probably still wearing them
Posted by: Roger C, High Wycombe on 7:07pm Wed 20 Aug 08
Well, it was his road, he is a taxi driver isn't he?
Well, it was his road, he is a taxi driver isn't he?
Posted by: Ron Schreck on 11:30pm Wed 20 Aug 08
So far all of the comments have been against the taxi driver.I agree that his actions went way overboard, but also, the cyclist should bear some blame. After all it was him who was riding too close or not paying attention. BFP, lets hear more about the cyclist. Was he wearing a helmet,(what color) speeding, weaving, medically or substance impaired? Did he stop to apologize or keep on riding? What if he had clipped a pram or a pregnant lady or kid and seriously injured them. If he has no respect for the rules of the road and others around him, then he should have his cycle taken away from him. That's my tuppence worth of comment. Now let's hope the Taxi Driver either turns himselve in or gets caught.
IVOR, here is another idea for one of your blogs. How do cyclists behave on the road? Over here 90% of them think they own the road and do whatever they want to include breaking every law that applies to motorists.
So far all of the comments have been against the taxi driver.I agree that his actions went way overboard, but also, the cyclist should bear some blame. After all it was him who was riding too close or not paying attention. BFP, lets hear more about the cyclist. Was he wearing a helmet,(what color) speeding, weaving, medically or substance impaired? Did he stop to apologize or keep on riding? What if he had clipped a pram or a pregnant lady or kid and seriously injured them. If he has no respect for the rules of the road and others around him, then he should have his cycle taken away from him. That's my tuppence worth of comment. Now let's hope the Taxi Driver either turns himselve in or gets caught.
IVOR, here is another idea for one of your blogs. How do cyclists behave on the road? Over here 90% of them think they own the road and do whatever they want to include breaking every law that applies to motorists.
Posted by: reevsey, bermuda on 11:31pm Wed 20 Aug 08
[quote][bold]faisal[/bold] wrote:
GET THIS FOOL OF THE ROAD AND BAN HIM FROM WORKING IN THE PUBLIC SECTION![/quote] of ?[quote]quote[/quote] the road
faisal wrote:
GET THIS FOOL OF THE ROAD AND BAN HIM FROM WORKING IN THE PUBLIC SECTION!
of ?
quote
the road
Posted by: reevsey, bermuda on 11:32pm Wed 20 Aug 08
[quote][bold]faisal[/bold] wrote:
GET THIS FOOL OF THE ROAD AND BAN HIM FROM WORKING IN THE PUBLIC SECTION![/quote] of ?[quote]quote[/quote] the road
faisal wrote:
GET THIS FOOL OF THE ROAD AND BAN HIM FROM WORKING IN THE PUBLIC SECTION!
of ?
quote
the road
Posted by: Ivor on 11:53pm Wed 20 Aug 08
[quote][italic][bold]Ron Schreck on 11:30pm:[/bold][/italic]
IVOR, here is another idea for one of your blogs. How do cyclists behave on the road? Over here 90% of them think they own the road and do whatever they want to include breaking every law that applies to motorists.[/quote]An excellent idea. I will cover this subject in my next blog published on Thursday evening.
[bold]Have you read Ivor’s blog today?[/bold] Click on the [bold]“Opinion”[/bold] link on the menu on the left then click on [bold]“Readers Blogs”[/bold].
Ron Schreck on 11:30pm:
IVOR, here is another idea for one of your blogs. How do cyclists behave on the road? Over here 90% of them think they own the road and do whatever they want to include breaking every law that applies to motorists.
An excellent idea. I will cover this subject in my next blog published on Thursday evening.
Have you read Ivor’s blog today? Click on the
“Opinion” link on the menu on the left then click on
“Readers Blogs”.
Posted by: yabbadabbadoo, wooburn green on 8:44am Thu 21 Aug 08
taxi drivers drive like complete idiots around this town. they pull out of junctions when there's not enough space-causing you to slam brakes on, pull over to the left /right without indicating (or pull out), cut you up on round-a-bouts, drive up your a*se etc etc ....
BUT GOD FORBID you do anything to them!!
they're a law unto themselves and need to learn how to drive safely-they are a menace to us all.
hope the cyclist is o.k. -o'k so he should've been a tad more careful but then they need to learn to always be aware of other road users too!
use the roads or a taxi at your peril...
taxi drivers drive like complete idiots around this town. they pull out of junctions when there's not enough space-causing you to slam brakes on, pull over to the left /right without indicating (or pull out), cut you up on round-a-bouts, drive up your a*se etc etc ....
BUT GOD FORBID you do anything to them!!
they're a law unto themselves and need to learn how to drive safely-they are a menace to us all.
hope the cyclist is o.k. -o'k so he should've been a tad more careful but then they need to learn to always be aware of other road users too!
use the roads or a taxi at your peril...
Posted by: yabbadabbadoo, wooburn green on 8:49am Thu 21 Aug 08
i meant
hope the cyclist is o.k-o.k so he should've been a tad mote careful but then they (taxi drivers) need to learn to always be aware of other road users too!
i meant
hope the cyclist is o.k-o.k so he should've been a tad mote careful but then they (taxi drivers) need to learn to always be aware of other road users too!
Posted by: DaveG, Wycombe on 9:53am Thu 21 Aug 08
Yawn! As soon as there is a story about a cyclist being involved in anything in the papers you get the same old idiots complaining about how bad cyclist behave on the roads. What is it with you people and your generalisations about cyclists?!?!?
Is it jealousy that you're fat and unfit and cyclists are actually fit and healthy? Is it guilt that you are using your car for a short journey when you should be walking or cycling yourself? Or is it just the fact that you don't like sharing the road because you are just so important?
Just like car drivers, within the cyclists group some are good and some (a small minority) are bad. The BIG difference is that when a cyclist does something against the law it doesn't end up in death or severe injury whereas thousands of pedestrians and car drivers are KILLED every year due to not paying attention.
I'm sure I can depend on Ivor to give a sensible and balanced view on cycling. [bold]NOT[/bold] !
Yawn! As soon as there is a story about a cyclist being involved in anything in the papers you get the same old idiots complaining about how bad cyclist behave on the roads. What is it with you people and your generalisations about cyclists?!?!?
Is it jealousy that you're fat and unfit and cyclists are actually fit and healthy? Is it guilt that you are using your car for a short journey when you should be walking or cycling yourself? Or is it just the fact that you don't like sharing the road because you are just so important?
Just like car drivers, within the cyclists group some are good and some (a small minority) are bad. The BIG difference is that when a cyclist does something against the law it doesn't end up in death or severe injury whereas thousands of pedestrians and car drivers are KILLED every year due to not paying attention.
I'm sure I can depend on Ivor to give a sensible and balanced view on cycling.
NOT !
Posted by: yabbadabbadoo, wooburn green on 11:49am Thu 21 Aug 08
sorry daveg but who's complaining about the cyclist??
think you'll find its all about the taxi driver....
sorry daveg but who's complaining about the cyclist??
think you'll find its all about the taxi driver....
Posted by: faisal, sands on 11:49pm Thu 21 Aug 08
THERE A CCTV OUTSIDE THE BUS STATION HOPE IT IS RECORDED!
THERE A CCTV OUTSIDE THE BUS STATION HOPE IT IS RECORDED!
Posted by: faisal, sands on 11:53pm Thu 21 Aug 08
[quotePosted by: reevsey, bermuda on 11:31pm Wed 20 Aug 08
faisal wrote:
GET THIS FOOL OF THE ROAD AND BAN HIM FROM WORKING IN THE PUBLIC SECTION!
of ?
quote
the road ]SORRY MEANT OFF THE ROAD
Posted by: faisal, sands on 11:54pm Thu 21 Aug 08
[quote]quote[/quote]
Posted by: DaveG, Wycombe on 9:07am Fri 22 Aug 08
yabbadabbadoo, if you look at the posts from others, including Ivor and Schreck you can see the usual anti-cyclist rubbish.
yabbadabbadoo, if you look at the posts from others, including Ivor and Schreck you can see the usual anti-cyclist rubbish.
Posted by: yabbadabbadoo, wooburn green on 10:07am Fri 22 Aug 08
o.k daveg point taken-sorry!
i thought you meant all of us were being anti cyclist...but what you actually said was "the same old idiots" which of course is completely different.
apologies
o.k daveg point taken-sorry!
i thought you meant all of us were being anti cyclist...but what you actually said was "the same old idiots" which of course is completely different.
apologies
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