West Yorkshire Police are urgently hunting a man linked to a brutal attack on a taxi driver in Bingley. The violent assault happened on Littlelands at about 3:30am on Saturday, 12 April 2025. The driver suffered facial injuries and his cab was wrecked in the fracas.
Taxi Driver Attacked After Fare Row
Bradford District Police revealed the attack erupted from a dispute over the fare between the driver and a male passenger. The suspect flew into a rage and punched the taxi driver, leaving him with facial injuries. The thug also damaged the taxi before fleeing on foot.
The injured driver was treated for his wounds and is now recovering. Police are treating this as a serious assault and are pursuing all leads in their ongoing investigation.
A 2022 report from the Department for Transport warned of rising dangers to taxi drivers. It recommended installing in-car CCTV and emergency alert systems—tools that could be vital to preventing attacks like this.
CCTV Snaps Show Bingley Assault Suspect
Officers have released clear CCTV images of a man they urgently need the public’s help to identify. The footage was captured close to the scene in the early hours on that Saturday morning.
“This was a violent and unacceptable attack on a person providing an essential public service. We are appealing to the public to help us identify the man in the CCTV images, who may assist with our enquiries,” said a police spokesperson.
Spot Him? Here’s How to Contact Police
If you recognise the man or witnessed the assault, contact Bradford Patrol Team 5 quoting crime reference number 13250205154. Reach West Yorkshire Police by:
- Calling 101
- Online via the West Yorkshire Police Live Chat
- Anonymous tips through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
Public Tips Key to Catching the Attacker
Police say public help is vital to cracking this case. A 2025 assault investigation in Cheshire was solved thanks to an anonymous tip, proving the power of community support.
