Driver Attacked up above in Dublin

[Rat Catcher]

https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/crime/dublin-taxi-driver-ploughs-lamppost-21180984

Dublin taxi driver ploughs into lamppost after being attacked by passenger

The alleged attacker fled the scene on foot after the early morning incident

By Mark O'Brien
15:19, 29 DEC 2019

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A Dublintaxi driver had a lucky escape when his car ploughed into a lamppost after he was assaulted by a passenger in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The driver, who is in his mid-30s, was treated for minor injuries following the crash on Lower Kilmacud Road, Stillorgan, south Dublin at around 2.30am on December 28.

His alleged attacker fled the scene on foot while the driver was taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries.

It is understood the cabbie picked up the attacker and a woman in the Sandyford area.

He dropped the woman off before heading for Kilmacud Road where the passenger suddenly became violent, grabbing the driver by the neck and then punching him.
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The driver then lost control of the taxi, causing it to crash into the lamppost.

A Garda spokeswoman told Dublin Live they are continuing to investigate the incident.

She said: "Gardaí are investigating an assault that occurred on the Kilmacud Rd lower, Stillorgan Co Dublin on Dec 28, 2019 at approximately 2.30am.

"A taxi driver (male in his 30s) was allegedly assaulted in the taxi while driving.

"The car then struck a utility pole and the passengers fled on foot.

"The driver was taken to hospital with non life threatening injuries. No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing."

[Shallowhal]

Immigrant?

[john m]

South county dublin .I  had an incident in Stepaside last year .middle class scum with thug mentality .

[Bob Shillin]

Yes I saw the guards breathalysing him just at the PTSB on Lr Kilmacud Rd, with the car bet into a wooden telegraph pole. Driver checked him at the time, and yes, not an indigenous Irish name. Two other taxis stopped close by, don't know it witnesses or what.

[Rat Catcher]

Damn immigrants... probably fell asleep at the wheel and dreamt he was back home being attacked.

[silverbullet]

I wonder did he print a receipt of the alleged journey.
Good excuse for a momentary lapse of concentration.

[Vikkiz]

There is more to this story, apparently he dropped the lady on the northern side of the N11, and the chap wanted to go to Monkstown Farm, also on the northern side of the N11, so why was he back over on kilmacud road. I cannot find the report that stated this info but I definitely read it somewhere

[Shallowhal]

Damn immigrants... probably fell asleep at the wheel and dreamt he was back home being attacked.

And here's me thinking the same thing after reading the story...if someone started attacking me i'd anchor me jammer.

[john m]

A few years ago Rialto Driver was working Talla and picked up at Thomas Davis GAA lad tried to rob him Rialto went full Coocoos Nest on yer man sped up and start shouting at his robber that he was going to smash the passenger side of the car into the next pole robber start crying he was only messing ,Rialto hit the brakes told boy the minute I stop you have one second to get the fuck out ,he stops boy jumps out and unfortunatly ran in front of the car .....to be continued .

[Rat Catcher]

There is more to this story, apparently he dropped the lady on the northern side of the N11, and the chap wanted to go to Monkstown Farm, also on the northern side of the N11, so why was he back over on kilmacud road. I cannot find the report that stated this info but I definitely read it somewhere

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