Appeal for witnesses following assault – South Yorkshire

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man was punched to the floor at Sheffield railway station’s taxi rank.

At just after midnight on Sunday 1 August, the victim was stood at the front of the taxi queue when a man approached him and said that he would be getting the next taxi.

When the victim challenged the man, he responded by punching him to the floor before running away.

Fortunately, the victim did not suffer any serious injuries.

The man is described as white and in his twenties with short black hair brushed forward.

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone with information.

Any witnesses or anyone with information can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 12 of 01/08/21.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.