Taxi driver feared he could be ‘target of gunman’ at Southport attack

A court artist drawing of taxi driver Gary Poland, who drove attacker Axel Rudakubana to the scene of the Southport attack (Elizabeth Cook/PA) - (PA Wire)

The taxi driver who took Axel Rudakubana to the scene of the Southport attack said he believed there was a gunman and he could be a target, as he explained why he drove away despite seeing children fleeing.

Gary Poland, a driver for One Call Taxis, did not call emergency services until 50 minutes after hearing screams at the Hart Space, having picked up another fare and returned home first.