***PLEASE NOTE: An image of the man can be found on NSWPF social media pages.
Police have released images of man in an appeal for information after two taxi drivers were assaulted in Sydney’s Inner West over the weekend.
Just before 10.30pm on Saturday 31 May 2022, emergency services were called to Mullens Street, Balmain, after reports of a brawl.
Officers attached to Leichhardt Police Area Command attended and were told a taxi driver, a 50-year-old man, was dropping off two male passengers when one of the men became aggressive towards him.
The pair became involved in an altercation outside the vehicle when another taxi nearby stopped, and the driver, a 29-year-old man, attempted to separate them.
The male passenger then assaulted the younger driver before fleeing on foot.
Both taxi drivers were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for injuries to their faces. The older man was taken to hospital with a significant laceration above his right eye.
A crime scene was established and underwent forensic examination.
As inquiries continue, police have released images of a male that they believe can assist with their inquiries.
The male is described as being of Caucasian appearance, approximately 185cm tall, slim build, believed to be in his mid-20’s, with short brown hair, and wearing a green shirt, denim jeans, and white Lacoste shoes.
Officers urge anyone with information, CCTV footage and/or dashcam footage of the incident to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
