A TOWNSVILLE taxi driver has been stabbed in the neck during a fight with two passengers.
The 56-year-old driver was attacked as he dropped off two men early on Monday morning.
He was punched in the face before being stabbed in the neck with a small knife. His injuries are not considered life threatening.
The two men fled the scene.
Police have since charged a 21-year-old man with wounding. He's due to face Townsville Magistrates Court on Monday.
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Sixteen-year-old schoolgirl Christina Edkins was stabbed to death on a bus on her way to school. Picture: West Midlands Police Source: Supplied
A 16-year-old girl was stabbed to death on a bus during morning rush hour in the UK, in what police say may be a random attack.
Student Christina Edkins was attacked and killed on a Birmingham double-decker bus, before her killer fled the scene, The Sun reports. Paramedics were called to the scene, but were unable to save her.
The 22-year-old suspect was spotted acting suspiciously at a nearby supermarket, and was then arrested after cops gave chase.
The man was on the bus when Christina got on board, and there was "nothing immediately" to suggest the two knew each other, police said. They are investigating the possibility of a random attack.
"This is a tragic case and the victim’s family are devastated," said Detective Superintendent Richard Baker.
Principal at Leasowes High School, Neil Shaw, said the school community was "deeply saddened to hear this tragic news."
"Christina was a bright and popular student much loved by staff and students alike."
