Robbery charge, Highgate Hill
Detectives have charged a West End man following the alleged robbery of a taxi in Highgate Hill yesterday evening.
Around 6pm yesterday a man caught a Taxi from the Brisbane CBD to Whynot Street in West End.
On arrival it will be alleged the man grabbed an amount of cash from the console of the taxi. It will be further alleged the man head-butted the taxi driver when he attempted to stop him.
The taxi driver was transported to the Princess Alexandra hospital for treatment of facial injuries.
A 26-year-old man from West End has been charged with one count of robbery with violence.
He is due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today, October 2.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
