Taxi driver assaulted

A man has been arrested in connection with an assault on a taxi driver in Kelowna.

A cab operator told police he was driving a customer to the Raymer Road and Riley Court area early this morning (Jan. 17).

Once arriving, the passenger allegedly assaulted the driver by striking him with a weapon causing the taxi to drive into a fence. The suspect then robbed the driver and fled on foot.

The taxi driver originally told police there were two males in his car.

“Upon further discussion with the victim at a local hospital, he was able to confirm there was only one passenger and not two as originally believed,” Ryan Watters, RCMP spokesperson, said.

A male suspect was taken into custody with the case under investigation.