A TAXI driver needed hospital treatment after three youths beat him up when he tried to prevent them from damaging his cab.

The driver was sitting in his cab outside a chip shop in Springfield Road, Thatto Heath between 9.30 and 10pm on Monday, February 15, when the three approached the car and began kicking the side.

When the cabbie got out to stop them, they punched and kicked him to the ground before running off. He was later taken to Whiston Hospital where he was treated for bruising and cuts to his head but was unable to give a description of his three attackers.

However, police believe a number of witnesses may have seen the attack and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward and contact either DC Keith Hill at St Helens CID on 0151 777 6062 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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