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42-year-old taxi driver stabbed in Sydney

A verbal altercation allegedly broke out between the taxi driver and the customer over fare.

NSW Police officers are investigating after a taxi driver was allegedly stabbed by a customer in Sydney’s west.

It is reported that the taxi driver picked up a man from Eve Street in Guildford at 4.30 am yesterday.

A verbal altercation allegedly broke out between the taxi driver and the customer over fare.

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The customer allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed the driver’s hands.

The 42-year-old taxi driver suffered cuts to his hands and arm.

Image: A taxi driver has allegedly been attacked in Sydney’s west (Source: 7NEWS screenshot)

NSW Police allege that the customer then got out of the taxi and approached the driver’s side of the vehicle. He then physically assaulted the driver before fleeing on foot.

It is further reported that the taxi driver chased his alleged attacker, who fled the scene, before collapsing.

The taxi driver was treated by paramedics before being taken to Westmead Hospital. He is reported to be in a stable condition.

NSW Police are investigating the attack and have made no arrests so far.

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