Man enters car believing it was taxi, verbally assaults driver and punches glass
The incident happened at around 11:20pm on Friday, July 18 in Station Road, Swindon.
A man entered a car along the road, thinking it was a taxi, and verbally abused the driver when he was asked to get out.
He then punched the glass.
Officers investigating the incident have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to and they are appealing for the individual, or anyone who recognises him, to make contact.
A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: "We are looking to identify the person facing the camera in these CCTV images.
"Officers investigating a public order offence believe he may be able to help with their enquiries.
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"A man entered a car in Station Road, Swindon, at about 11.20pm on Friday 18 July, believing it to be a taxi.
"He has then verbally abused the driver when he was asked to get out of the vehicle and punched the glass.
"If you recognise the person, or if this is you, please contact PC Burns on 0587@wiltshire.police.uk quoting log 54250095542."
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