Taxi driver attacked outside pub in Derbyshire town centre – as police launch appeal for witnesses

Derbyshire Police are investigating reports that a taxi driver was assaulted in Clay Cross on Friday, January 26.

The incident took place on Market Street at 11.00pm and saw the victim, a man in his 30s, assaulted.

Door 2 Door Taxis, based on Knifesmithgate in Chesterfield town centre, posted on social media yesterday that one of their drivers had been assaulted outside the New Inn pub in Clay Cross.

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Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances of the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the force using one of the methods below, quoting reference number 24*053383:

Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter – direct message the force’s contact centre on @DerPolContact

Website – complete the online contact form

Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.