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Regina police investigating assault on taxi driver

Regina Police are currently investigating and searching for the attacker of a taxi driver on Saturday night.

The driver was taken to hospital by EMS with serious injuries following being struct with an unknown object.

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The investigation has suggested that the taxi operator was dropping off a passenger at the 1800 block of Atkinson Street,  when the passenger left without paying the cab fare the driver left the vehicle to seek payment. The driver was then assaulted.

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The K9 Unit was called in to search the area following the assault but were unable to locate the fleeing passenger.

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Police said the investigation into this weapons offence is still on-going.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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