Police seek man over assault

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a taxi driver was assaulted in a dispute over a fare.

Shortly after 3am on October 28, police received a report of an assault on Manor Road, Sulgrave in Washington.

The driver did not suffer serious injuries but was left shaken by the incident and the culprit made off in an unknown direction.

Northumbria Police have now released an image of a man, above, they would like to speak to in connection with their enquiries.”

Anyone who knows him is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 259 281018 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.