Pakistani taxi driver assaulted in Melbourne, Police probe racial abuse claims

Victoria Police are investigating an alleged assault and racially charged incident targeting a Pakistani taxi driver in South Melbourne, which left the driver with serious facial injuries. Listen to the conversation with the affected driver in this podcast.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Protesters gather on September 10, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. Tram drivers are striking for over a pay dispute between drivers and employer Yarra Trams, while taxi drivers are walking off the job in protest of the illegal rideshare service UberX. (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images) Credit: Robert Prezioso/Getty Images

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Pakistani taxi driver assaulted in Melbourne, Police probe racial abuse claims

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Victoria Police report that the incident took place on Cecil Street, South Melbourne, in the early hours. Investigators say a man entered a taxi, lay across the back seat, and refused to fasten his seatbelt. When the driver asked him to get out, the man allegedly attacked the driver before fleeing the scene.

The driver sustained serious facial injuries. Investigations are ongoing.

In a statement received by SBS Urdu, Victoria Police has acknowledged the case report and urged anyone with information or video footage related to the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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