Taxi driver's ear bitten off in Nea Ionia fare dispute
A 35-year-old passenger attacked a 54-year-old driver after a POS signal issue prevented card payment, biting off part of her ear.
KEY POINTS
- Attack occurred early Sunday on Dimirtsiou Street in Nea Ionia
- Dispute began when POS terminal failed to connect at passenger's home
- Passenger threatened driver: "Today is your last day, I will kill you"
- Driver's right ear partially severed during struggle inside taxi
- Bystanders and neighbors subdued attacker until police arrested him
A 54-year-old taxi driver in Nea Ionia was attacked by a 35-year-old passenger early Sunday after a card payment failed due to poor signal at his home. The driver drove to find a signal, processed the payment, and on the return trip suggested he keep cash for future rides. The passenger then threatened to kill her, grabbed her by the neck, and bit her right ear, severing a piece. She escaped the vehicle with the ear still clamped in his jaws, honking and screaming for help. A neighbor pushed the attacker down, and five men restrained him until police arrived. The driver was hospitalized; the suspect faces charges of grievous bodily harm and threats.
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