Taxi driver attacked by stone throwing gang in shocking Sheffield attack
The driver was pelted with stones before being attack by the four strong gang
A taxi driver was punched and kicked by a gang of youth who also pelted his car with stone in a shocking Sheffield attack.
Police are now appealing for witnesses to the shocking attack earlier this week.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We are investigating an assault on a taxi driver in Sheffield and asking any witnesses or anyone with footage to come forward and assist with our inquiry.
“It is reported that on 8 November, around 7.15pm it is alleged that a four youths on electric bikes, wearing balaclavas have a approached a taxi driver while he was parked on Remington Road and began throwing stones at his car.
“It is then understood that the taxi driver got out of his car and the youths began to assault him, punching and kicking him, causing him to fall to the floor.
“The victim required hospital treatment but his injuries are non-life threatening.
“Officers investigating would now like to hear from any witnesses who have not yet spoken to them, or anyone who may have been driving along the road and have footage of the youths or incident.
“The youths are described as white.”
If you believe you can help, please get in touch online, via live chat or by calling 101 quoting incident number 822 of 8 November 2026