'They acted like animals': CCTV shows men assaulting taxi driver, stealing his wallet
CCTV footage has captured the moment two thugs armed with a knife attacked a taxi driver and savagely beat him outside a shopping centre in Victoria.
The two men can be seen pushing Navneet Singh to the ground in a parking lot, beating him repeatedly and taking off with his wallet.
One of the two men returns, takes off the taxi driver’s belt and brutally whips him with it.
Mr Singh explained he was at the Deer Park shopping centre buying groceries on his way home.
Victoria Police Detective Senior Constable Matthew Jerabek said it was “disturbing” the pair not only attacked Mr Singh but that one of them came back to continue their assault.
“They acted like animals and don’t deserve to be on the streets,” he said.
Mr Singh has been unable to work since he was attacked and has sought psychological help.
He said he won’t be able to go back behind the wheel until he knows his two assailants are caught.
“Money’s not a problem,” he said.
“If they take money that’s not an issue but the injuries you get, emotionally you get hurt, and it takes time to heal all these things.
The pair are described as Pacific Islander in appearance and aged in their 20s.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Sunshine Police on 9313 3333.
