The three people who were arrested in connection with last weekend’s assault on three taxi drivers have been bailed with conditions until 8th June.
A man (aged 22) and a woman (aged 24) both from Newport, and one man from Freshwater (aged 22), were arrested on Wednesday 13th April on suspicion of assault in relation to the incident.
Police say,
“The assault happened at around 2.30am on Sunday, April 10 at the taxi rank in South Street. One of the drivers had something thrown at his car and got out to have a look and the group began to be verbally aggressive.
“The driver was then assaulted and two other drivers who were at the rank were also attacked.
“The taxi drivers all received minor injuries but were left badly shaken and shaken by what happened.”
Get in touch
Anyone with information about the assault is asked to contact Newport CID on 101 quoting 44160135589, or contact us via the Website.
You can also call the charity Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.
Minicom users should call 01962 875000.
