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No, not that kind of stoned! Call Sign
asks the question because it seems that an increasing number of our
drivers are being targeted by stone-throwing youths and the dangers
this presents are obvious. One such recent victim was Tony Doltis
(R38) whose cab windshield was shattered while he was travelling
eastbound along Evelyn Street near its junction with Creek Road SE8,
as he was taking a passenger home. Tony told Call Sign: "It was 19.50 hours and I was taking an account client from the City to Greenwich when it happened. I was travelling at about 25 mph along Evelyn Street, when I suddenly heard an almighty bang that sounded like a bomb going off inside the taxi and at that moment a huge circular crack appeared in centre of the windshield. I checked in my nearside door mirror and saw a hooded youth of about 12/13 years old disappear down the pathway that leads to a housing estate. I’m not sure if he was the culprit, but he was the |
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only person around. My passenger was also startled at
the noise. Having set him down, I returned to Creek Road to see if I
could find any clues, but there was nothing. My wife said I should
report the incident, which I did at Snow Hill police station. The
Duty Officer was very helpful and told me he could fax through the
details to Lewisham police for them to investigate. I’ll bet not
many people know that," he said grinning! "Autoglass were also quick to replace my broken screen, although I had to pay £60 insurance excess, which meant that I was well out of pocket over the trip," he added. "I received a letter from the Crime Management Unit of Lewisham police, in which they also said that if crimes go un-reported, then nobody knows about them, inferring it cannot be investigated. That does seem |
 Tony with his police report obvious, but suggests people are accepting the un-acceptable," he continued. "So the advice to Call Sign readers is to always report any crime so that it can be recorded." Co-incidentally, later that same evening, Paul Ranson (L90) had his cab damaged by stone-throwing idiots while travelling towards the top end of York Way, Kings Cross. Both drivers were lucky to escape unharmed, although shaken. So the answer is clear. Be vigilant and report any incident to the police… © Call Sign Magazine MM9 |
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 Po Box 48187 Registered charity 1055257 www.eastlondoncabbiesouting.co.uk We need your help! Taxi drivers wanted! |
Our next event is Wednesday 2 July 2008 for special
needs children to Maldon Pk, Essex. We are a group of licensed London taxi drivers who organise an annual outing to Promenade Park in Maldon, Essex each year for around 200 special needs children from all areas of London. The children have a variety of special needs from downs syndrome, autism, physical disabilities and severe learning disabilities. This year makes the |
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year of the outings and is an ever-lasting memory for so many of the
children, bringing a joy of happiness to all those who take part. We need taxi drivers who can help us on this fun-filled event by donating their services for the day. CAN YOU HELP? Contact Jeff Samuels on 07517 436 232 or Ken Flamwell on 07973 462 351 A child’s smile makes the day worthwhile |
