Montreal Cabbie Arrested On Assault Charge After Allegedly Driving At Two Men

The Canadian Press, 04 Aug, 2015 11:59 AM

MONTREAL — A Montreal cabbie who allegedly hit two people on purpose with his vehicle has been arrested and is facing a charge of assault with a weapon.

The 32-year-old driver allegedly struck the two men for failing to pay their fare as they got out of the taxi early Monday morning.

He is scheduled to be arraigned in a Montreal courtroom on Tuesday morning.

An 18-year-old suffered head injuries, while a 20-year-old was also taken to hospital with less serious wounds.

Police are looking for witnesses.

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