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British Sikh Taxi Driver 'Killed' On Duty In UK, 35-Year-Old Man Charged With Murder

Meanwhile, an online fundraising campaign was launched for Singh's family, with a target of 2,000 pounds to help them after the tragic incident.

New Delhi: A 35-year-old man was charged with murder after a British Sikh taxi driver died following an assault in Wolverhampton, central England, news agency PTI reported.

The deceased, identified as 59-year-old Anakh Singh, was found with serious injuries in Nine Elms Lane of the city, while he was on duty as a driver for a private hire taxi company. He later succumbed to his injuries.

“We've kept Mr Singh's family updated with this development as officers continue to support them during this tragic time,” PTI quoted Detective Inspector Michelle Thurgood, from the West Midlands Police Homicide Team, as saying.

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According to West Midlands Police, the accused Tomasz Margol has been charged with murder and has appeared before Wolverhampton Magistrates Court earlier this month.

A post-mortem was carried out, however, the results were inconclusive. Police also made house-to-house enquiries and reviewed the CCTV footage.

“We continue to appeal to anyone with information who has not yet been in touch to contact us,” Thurgood added.

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Meanwhile, an online fundraising campaign was launched for Singh's family, with a target of 2,000 pounds to help them after the tragic incident.

The Just Giving fundraiser has so far surpassed that target and has raised over 11,000 pounds.

“Anakh Singh, private hire driver was at work driving his taxi when he lost his life,” reads the fundraiser page.

“This is an awful time for his family, our thoughts are with his family. The donations will go directly to Anakh's family to help support them at this difficult time. We have hit the original target, let's keep going,” it adds.

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