Isle of Man CID is investigating after a taxi driver was assaulted on Douglas Promenade.
It happened near the Gaiety Theatre at around 03:45 on Saturday 18th December.
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Anyone who can help is asked to contact DC Lewis Cassidy quoting reference 97/61597/21 at Police Headquarters on 631212 or via email: Lewis.cassidy@iom.pnn.police.uk
Alternatively, people can give information anonymously via crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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