CCTV images released as taxi driver faces alleged theft and racism after picking up several people from popular Derbyshire pub

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Officers have released images after an alleged racially aggravated public order and theft incident in Allestree.

The taxi driver had picked up several people from the Flower Pot pub, Derby and travelled to two areas of Allestree, ending at Birchover Way, Allestree where the incident happened. It is alleged that the two remaining passengers did not pay for the taxi fare and a man then racially abused the driver.

Officers would like to speak to the man pictured in connection with the incident, which occurred on Sunday, October 15 at around 2.40 am.

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Anyone who can recognise the man in the picture or has any information about the incident, is asked get in contact with the force on any methods below and quote reference 23000649348:

Officers would like to speak to the man pictured in connection with the incident, which occurred on Sunday, October 15 at around 2.40 am.Officers would like to speak to the man pictured in connection with the incident, which occurred on Sunday, October 15 at around 2.40 am.
Officers would like to speak to the man pictured in connection with the incident, which occurred on Sunday, October 15 at around 2.40 am.

Facebook– send a private message to Derbyshire Police Facebook page

Twitter/ X– direct message contact centre via @DerPolContact

Website– use reporting tools on Derbyshire Police website or use online contact form

Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.

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