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Police appeal for taxi driver and witnesses6 October, 2009 - 18:15 Police would like to hear from a taxi driver and witnesses after a male was injured from falling from a moving taxi on Sunday 4 October. The male and two female companions had got into the taxi on Courtney Place, opposite Burger King, at around 4.30am. Shortly after 5am the taxi stopped near Caltex petrol station on State Highway 2 Upper Hutt, where the incident occurred. Police believe the females' distinctive clothing will jog witnesses' memories of sightings at both locations. "Members of the public on Courtney Place will have seen two females in costume, dressed as a nurse and a school student, getting into the taxi with the male," says Upper Hutt Detective Sergeant Richard Orr. "People may also have seen the women getting out of the taxi near Caltex in Upper Hutt, shortly before the male came out of the taxi as it moved off. We'd like to hear from any of these people." Detective Sergeant Orr says the driver may not be aware that the male had sustained a serious injury as a result. The taxi driver is described as a large male Maori or Polynesian. Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the taxi driver is urged to call Police. Ends Media inquiries: |
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