Woman raped after getting in a black cab in Manchester

marleyboy

A woman was attacked and raped last weekend by a man driving a black cab in Manchester. He hasn’t yet been caught. Police have today received an E-Fit of the attacker.

The 25-year-old victim flagged down the black cab on Shudehill on Saturday at 1am. She was then driven to Ash Street, Harpurhey, where the taxi driver locked her in the taxi and attacked her.

She managed to escape but police say she was later attacked and raped not far from the junction of Ash Street and Cyprus Street.

Det Insp Nick Hughes, said: "The victim was subjected to an awful sexual assault by a man she had trusted to take her home.
"I want to reassure the community we believe this is an isolated incident and are working closely with the taxi licensing officers.
"There is no reason why this incident should deter people from going out over the festive period and I would reiterate that getting a pre-booked licensed taxi home after a night out is one of the best ways to keep safe."

It’s important to keep your wits about you - especially when you’ve been out drinking. Memorise this face and follow your gut instinct. The attacker is described as Asian, aged between 30 and 40 years old, of stocky build with short black hair and stubble.


If anyone has any information about the person responsible or recognises them from the image please contact Grey Mare Lane CID on 0161 856 3540, 0161 856 3558 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.

http://www.manchesterconfidential.co.uk/News/General/Black-cab-warning_16337.asp?eid=1157
I thought I would warn those of you getting ready to hit the town over the festive period, to be extremely weary of randomly "flagging down" a Taxi or Cab, particularly in Manchester. Either pre book one, or catch one at the designated "ranks".

Make it Merry, not messy, have a Happy Xmas :beer:

babyfruitella

My god. The rape happened not at all far from where I grew up.

Oopsadaisy

I think the generally advice is
"Don't get so pi55ed that you are virtually unconcious when you get in a cab/taxi/bus/car/train/boat/bike/tram with a complete stranger [either driver or other passenger] who may or may not take advantage of your comatose state, and you'll only have a vague idea of what went on.

Even if nothing did go on you might still think something did because you were that blotto.

So if you can't recall events and get 'it' [your recollection of events] wrong, it will lead to either you keeping quiet when something did go on, or erroneous accusations of rape/assault; neither of these are an ideal way to end your Xmas night out [imo]"

marleyboy

The victim in this case, was neither blotto or comatose, albeit quite traumatized, knowing each and every "explicit" detail of it, no matter how much she wants to forget.

Although it is a good idea to keep things in check and not go overboard, its just as wise to be cautious where you catch your taxi in the evening, no matter how sober you think you are.

marleyboy

babyfruitella wrote: »

My god. The rape happened not at all far from where I grew up.

I grew up around there myself, its not the place anyone wants to hang around in the late evening.

Oopsadaisy

Simples...take a surreptitious picture of the numberplate before you get in, and of the driver after you get in....then you've got evidence to help police afterwards...

Or...taking a 'prevention is better than detection' approach....take a pic of driver and MMS it to a mate before journey starts - make sure driver knows exactly what you've done and then they would need to be mad to try anything.

SusieWinwood

I hope they catch the little :mad: chop his willy off with a blunt spoon and make him eat it!!

He won't be doing the same terrible thing again!!

babyfruitella

marleyboy wrote: »

I grew up around there myself, its not the place anyone wants to hang around in the late evening.

No not at all. Best thing I ever did moving away to be honest, even if it was only to the next town (oldham!)

marleyboy

Oopsadaisy wrote: »

Simples...take a surreptitious picture of the numberplate before you get in, and of the driver after you get in....then you've got evidence to help police afterwards...

Or...taking a 'prevention is better than detection' approach....take a pic of driver and MMS it to a mate before journey starts - make sure driver knows exactly what you've done and then they would need to be mad to try anything.

Erm, yes...........Ooooooooookaaaayyyyyy

hollydays

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8446122.stm

SpammyTheSpammer

That's awful! I use a lot of cabs - or used to until I read that weblink....