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\n The Kash Taxi driver picked up a white European couple in their 60s from the Abingdon rank for a trip to Prince Grove at about 7.45pm on Sunday, March 22.\n<\/p>\n
\n The driver, a British citizen who also works in IT, was born and brought up in Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana in India.\n<\/p>\n
\n He moved to the UK in February 2010 to complete his master’s degree and has been an Abingdon resident since 2014, also working in the Spar shop in High Street.\n<\/p>\n
\n When a political conversation about the Iran-Israel conflict was initiated during the journey, he explained that he could not discuss the matter.\n<\/p>\n
\n He said the woman then \u201cmade a disturbing comment about ongoing international conflict\u201d while the male passenger \u201cexpressed extreme political views, strongly criticising immigrants and insulting political figures\u201d.\n<\/p>\n
\n When asked about his ethnicity, which seemed to \u201ctrigger\u201d the male, the taxi driver \u201cremained silent and professional throughout\u201d.\n<\/p>\n
\n On arrival, the male slammed the car door and repeatedly swore at the taxi driver, adding racist insults.\n<\/p>\n
\n Moments after the female passenger pushed the male inside the house, he came out through another door and attempted to charge at the taxi driver, shouting aggressively.\n<\/p>\n
\n The taxi driver drove away, as he was \u201cfearing for safety and potential physical assault.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
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\n He described the incident as a deplorable, unprovoked attack, interrogating his nationality and religion, rooted in a hostile, anti-immigrant sentiment.\n<\/p>\n
\n “The couple has given me the worst experience of my life”, he said, “The perpetrators expressed extremist views, suggesting that international tensions justify local bigotry. Such a stance is not only logically flawed, but entirely unacceptable.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n \u201cMy family has been left deeply shaken by this violation of our safety\u201d, he said, \u201cWe are taxpayers, neighbours, and law-abiding citizens who contribute diligently to this town. Our right to walk these streets in peace is absolute, and not subject to the approval of the intolerant.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n He warns others to report hate crime to the police.\n<\/p>\n
\n He added: \u201cIf you or your loved ones encounter any form of harassment, please dial 999 immediately to report a hate crime.\n<\/p>\n
\n “We must ensure we are heard, otherwise, we risk a future where our families feel unable to leave their own homes.”\n<\/p>\n
\n Thames Valley Police confirmed that it is investigating the public order offence involving the aggravated racial abuse. Police also said no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.\n<\/p>\n
\n Anyone with information should contact the police, quoting reference number 43260141168.\n<\/p>\n
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