The incident happened at 4am as the taxi driver picked two men up from The Hide in Netherfield. One man got into the back of the taxi and the other sat in the passenger seat at the front. The man in the back threatened the taxi driver with a knife, there was a struggle and the driver sustained two knife wounds to his leg. The offenders then ran off with a tin containing money.
The driver was taken to Milton Keynes General Hospital for treatment and has since been released.
Det Con Paul Summerville said: “We believe this incident may be connected to another robbery on a taxi driver in Conniburrow a few days before and we would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the attack. One offender is white and the other is black.”
A 19-year-old woman from Milton Keynes was arrested on suspicion of robbery and is currently on police bail. Police have also arrested a 26-year-old man who is currently in custody helping police with their enquiries.
Anyone with information about this incident can contact Det Con Summerville at Milton Keynes police station via the 24-hour non-emergency number, 0845 8 505 505. If you do not want to speak to the police, call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
You can also give information to the police in person by visiting any police station. To find out the opening times and location of your local station please call 0845 8 505 505
