POLICE are appealing for witnesses after the serious assault of a taxi worker in Colne earlier this month.

The 21-year-old was attacked at around 8.45pm on December 17 after a number of people kicked the door of Alpine Taxis on Church Street at Colne.

The victim tried to leave the taxi rank when he was hit over the head with a glass.

Police have spoken to some witnesses but they are keen to trace any others who may be able to assist with their investigation.

DC 771 Darren Irving from East CID said: “The victim was left with a very nasty head injury and is understandably shaken up after this incident.

“We want to speak to anyone who has any information, particularly any revellers who may have come from the Wallace Hartley pub and saw something. If this was you, please get in touch.”

Anyone with information can call us on 101 quoting incident reference LC-20161217-1422.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

  • A 22-year-old man from Colne was arrested on suspicion of assault (GBH) in relation to this incident but has been bailed pending further enquiries.