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A 16-year-old male was arrested today in relation to the serious assault of a taxi driver on 13 May 2017.
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He appeared in the Hamilton Youth Court this afternoon on charges of assault with intent to rob and injuring with intent to injure.
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The taxi driver was assaulted while sitting in his taxi near the BP petrol station at the northern end of Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, at around 9pm on 13 May. ?
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Detective Sergeant Terri Wilson said the taxi driver was repeatedly punched around the head area but is now recovering from his injuries.
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"Assaults on taxi drivers are unacceptable - they are at their most vulnerable working alone at night," says Detective Sergeant Wilson.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.
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