Man held knife to cabbie’s throat before stabbing

A taxi driver fought off a hoodie-clad passenger who held a knife to his throat in a terrifying daytime incident, forcing the alleged robber to flee empty-handed.

Police wish to speak to this man in relation to a stabbing attack on a taxi driver. Picture: Victoria Police

A Eumemmerring taxi driver who was stabbed by his passenger on Friday in broad daylight has been lauded for his bravery by police.

Police say the taxi picked up a male passenger, believed to be in his early 20s, from Greens Rd in Dandenong South about 1.40pm on Friday.

When the driver arrived at the destination in Carrum Downs around 2pm, the passenger pulled out a knife and demanded cash.

There was a short scuffle between the two and the driver was stabbed several times in the arm.

The attacker fled the scene empty-handed after the botched robbery.

Acting Sergeant Scott West said the cabbie was a brave man following the assault.

“The male passenger held a knife to the taxi driver’s throat and demanded he hand over his money,” he said.

A resident living near the passenger’s destination said he found what could be the attacker’s clothes in his bin this morning.

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Police seized what they believe to be the hoodie and pants of the alleged offender, and also released images of a man they wish to question.

The man was last seen running towards Shearwater Drive shortly after the incident wearing a grey hooded jumper.

He was unshaven with a slim build and is thought to have been caucasian in appearance.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or with further information is urged to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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