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Berlin taxi driver brutally assaulted in early-morning robbery

Two men ambushed a taxi driver before dawn, stealing his phones and leaving him bloodied. Now, detectives race to piece together clues from the crime scene.

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2025 December 8 . 5:01 AM

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On the left side, there is a person in black color jacket wearing a bag, holding thread of the bag... — On the left side, there is a person in black color jacket wearing a bag, holding thread of the bag with one hand, holding a stick with other hand and standing on the road near a bus. There is another person holding a stick one hand, wearing a bag and standing on the road. In the background, there is a person sitting in the bus, there is a vehicle damaged on the road, there are buildings, a vehicle, plants, a tree and there is sky.

Berlin taxi driver brutally assaulted in early-morning robbery

Two men entered the taxi and immediately seized two mobile phones from the center console. During the confrontation, one assailant threatened to stab the driver. The victim was then punched, kicked, and forced to the ground, leaving him with multiple bruises and severe headaches.

The investigation remains ongoing under Detective Inspector Michael Berger’s supervision. Authorities are examining CCTV footage and pursuing leads to identify the suspects. The driver continues to recover from his injuries following the attack.