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2 men charged for allegedly stabbing and robbing a taxi driver

2 men charged for allegedly stabbing and robbing a taxi driver

Two 21-year-old men have been charged for allegedly stabbing and robbing a taxi driver at Reservoir road in Lautoka on Wednesday.

Police confirm the two men have each been charged with one count of attempted murder, aggravated robbery, theft and resisting arrest.

They will be produced in the Lautoka Magistrates Court later today.

Police had earlier confirmed that three men were arrested yesterday after a car chase along the Lomolomo stretch in Lautoka.

They had stolen the taxi and hit a police checkpoint.

The vehicle was found at Saweni Road.

Police say the third suspect was questioned and released.

The 43‑year‑old driver received serious injuries and is now admitted in a stable condition at the Lautoka hospital.

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