Don't miss a thing that's happening in and around Bury by signing up to the free MyBury newsletter A granddad who “wouldn’t hurt a fly” has been left battered and bruised after being violently set upon in an unprovoked attack in Prestwich.
Alan Walker suffered cuts and severe bruising following the assault, at a taxi rank in the early hours of Sunday morning (June 6).
The 68-year-old was working in a locked staff area behind a screen when the incident happened. Mr Walker was well into his night shift when a man came in asking for a taxi at around 2.30am.
Due to it being a busy evening, there were no more vehicles available. Mr Walker explained there were no taxis free at that time but the customer decided to stay at the offices.
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