02/06/2023

Man Arrested After Police Launch Investigation Over Taxi Gun Video

Police investigating a video showing video footage of a taxi driver with a suspected gun have arrested a 48-year-old man.

The suspect was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of a number of offences which include possession of a firearm or imitation firearm.

The video showed the driver with what appeared to be a firearm and hitting the passenger in the face with it.

The man remains in custody.

Enquiries are ongoing and police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

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