North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after a taxi was damaged with a screwdriver during an incident near York Minster.
What happened
The incident began as an argument and escalated to criminal damage at the taxi rank on Duncombe Place, York, at around 1:30pm on Monday, 8 September 2025. Officers say the suspect used a screwdriver to damage the victim’s vehicle.
Where and when
- Location: Taxi rank, Duncombe Place, near York Minster
- Date/time: Monday, 8 September 2025, approximately 1:30pm
How to help the police
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam/CCTV footage from the area to come forward:
- Email: PC Nabiel Galab — [email protected]
- Call: 101 (North Yorkshire Police) and quote reference 12250170222
- Crimestoppers (anonymous): 0800 555 111 or via their website
Why this matters
Taxi ranks in busy city centres are high-footfall locations, and incidents like this raise concerns for the safety of both drivers and passengers. North Yorkshire Police want to build a full picture of what happened quickly, so timely witness accounts and footage could prove crucial.
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