Update: Robbery with violence, Heatley
Police have charged a 31-year-old man following investigations into an incident in Heatley yesterday morning, in which a taxi driver was allegedly assaulted and robbed.
Police will allege that around 1.30am, the 61-year-old taxi driver picked up a male passenger on Fulham Road and the driver was punched in the face and head a number of times.
Following the assault, the man allegedly exited the taxi cab and walked away before returning moments later.
Police further allege the man then kicked the vehicle before opening the driver’s side door and stealing cash from the 61-year-old.
The man fled the scene on foot and was last seen heading towards Lideman Avenue.
The 61-year-old man sustained minor facial injuries and received treatment at Kirwan Police Station where he reported the incident.
At about 9.00pm yesterday police apprehended a 31-year-old Condon man who was subsequently charged with robbery with violence, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and wilful damage.
He is due to appear in the Townsville Magistrates Court later today.
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