CCTV appeal after man threatens to stab taxi driver in Sheffield

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to - after the incident back in April

Police want to trace this man
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 12th Jun 2026

Police have released a picture of a man they're looking for after a taxi driver was threatened, assaulted and racially abused in Sheffield.

The incident happened on April 5 at around 7pm on Thorpe House Rise.

A man threatened to stab the driver, used racist language towards him, and punched him three times.

The driver wasn't hurt and managed to get away from the scene.

Officers are now trying to trace a man described as white, around 60 years old, 6ft 4ins tall, and of a broad build.

He is bald with a greying goatee.

Anyone with information is bring urged to contact South Yorkshire Police on 101.

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