Driver unharmed after gun is fired at taxi in Sheffield street

A Sheffield taxi driver whose car was shot at in a city street escaped unharmed, it has been revealed.
By Claire Lewis
Published 30th Oct 2019, 13:52 BST
Updated 31st Oct 2019, 15:20 BST
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The Star has discovered that the driver pulled up in Margate Drive, Pitsmoor, at 9.30pm yesterday for a pre-booked fare.

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As his passenger attempted to get into the taxi a gun was fired at the car.

A taxi was shot at in Margate Drive, Sheffield, last nightA taxi was shot at in Margate Drive, Sheffield, last night
A taxi was shot at in Margate Drive, Sheffield, last night
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The driver and passenger both fled and it is believed that more shots were then fired at the taxi, with the driver’s side window smashed in the gun attack.

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Nobody is believed to have been injured in the incident.

The driver, who works for City Taxis, is now said to be considering leaving the profession.

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A spokesman for the firm said: “He is very shaken up and considering leaving taxis after this.

“We will support him to get back on the road to make a living if that is what he chooses.

“However isolated this may be, nobody should be going to work worrying that they are going to get shot at.”

A police cordon remains in place in Margate Drive while enquiries into the shooting continue.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of firearm offences.