A TAXI driver was assaulted on Pennings Road in Tidworth.

Police say in the early hours of Sunday, September 10 an altercation took place between passengers in a taxi.

When the driver tried to get one offender out of his vehicle he was assaulted.

The driver, although shaken, was not seriously injured.

A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage and has been released under investigation.

Sergeant Andrea Faircloth said: "We would like to speak to anyone who was in this area at this time to come forward - if you heard or saw anything suspicious please contact me.

"We'd also like to speak to a woman who called police but didn't leave her name or number, if that was you please come forward again."

Anyone with information contact Sgt Andrea Faircloth on 101 or anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.