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Belfast Live
Belfast Live
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Orlaith Clinton

Northern Ireland taxi driver speaks out after being choked unconscious during attack

A taxi driver who was viciously attacked while worked a late evening shift has spoken of the terror he felt during and in the aftermath of the incident.

With 25 years of experience, working within the taxi industry, 'Eddie', which is not his real name, speaks with pride about his career. But after he was choked to unconsciousness and robbed in East Belfast last weekend, he is now struggling to sleep, and having flashbacks of the ordeal.

Speaking to Belfast Live, Eddie, who is part of the FonaCAB team, described how a normal shift turned into a nightmare.

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