A PRIVATE hire driver was assaulted by two passengers who stole his takings.
The man was attacked after he picked up three passengers in Lenham Gardens, Breightmet, last night at about 11.40pm.
The men got into the taxi but one got out and walked away.
After the vehicle had travelled about 100 yards, the driver was hit over the back of the head and punched.
The robbers grabbed his cash and ran off.
The taxi driver suffered cuts and bruises but did not need hospital treatment.
Police are investigating.
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