Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 6th February 2025, at 08:30hrs
Two men arrested on suspicion of robbery and section 18 assault say Police
An investigation is underway after a taxi driver was knifed in the arm on a residential street in Buckshaw Village on Wednesday night.
Emergency services descended on Holland House Way in the village to reports of a robbery, on arrival, they found a taxi driver with injuries. He was taken to hospital for treatment to his arm.
During the incident the taxi collided with stationary cars say the force.
A cordon remained in place on Thursday morning with two police cars situated outside residential properties whilst investigations were carried out.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said:
“We were called at 9.49pm yesterday to Holland House Way, Buckshaw Village, to a report of robbery.
Our officers attended and found that a taxi driver had been threatened, assaulted and stabbed in the arm.
During the assault, the taxi collided with a stationary car.
Two men, aged 37 and 45, were arrested nearby on suspicion of robbery and Section 18 grievous bodily harm. They are currently in custody.
A 31-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of obstructing a police officer and assisting offenders. She is in custody.
Anyone who witnessed what happened or has dashcam footage from the area, please contact police on 101 – quoting log 1380 of 5th February 2025.”
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