Macclesfield police officers have provided further information about the assault of a Macclesfield taxi driver last weekend - and they want the public's help.

In a statement, Cheshire Police said: "At 1.20am on Saturday 5 November police were called to Church Lane in Gawsworth following reports of taxi being stolen."

"Following an altercation between the passenger and the driver, the passenger had driven the taxi up the road and crashed it a short time later.

"The victim was taken to hospital to be assessed and later discharged. The taxi was recovered by police as part of enquiries into the incident.

"The 26-year-old man, who was also assessed at hospital, was arrested on suspicion of robbery and has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

"Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via this link quoting IML 1405542.

"Alternatively information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

A crowdfunder has been launched for the alleged victim, who works for Silvertown Taxis. Almost £900 of the £6000 goal has been fundraised so far.

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