A woman allegedly stabbed a taxi driver with a syringe in Dandenong after refusing to pay her fare, say police.
Transit CIU detectives said the driver collected a woman from outside a home in Laurel Avenue, Doveton, about 8.20pm on Sunday 22 October.
She asked to be driven to Dandenong Railway Station and once there, refused to pay the fare.
A verbal altercation ensued and, police said, the woman stabbed the 48-year-old in the hand with a syringe.
The Dandenong North driver followed the woman to the railway station lift where she again produced the syringe.
She then boarded a city-bound train at 9.09pm.
Detectives released images and CCTV of a woman who might be able to assist with their inquiries.
She’s described as 20 to 30 years old and Caucasian with a thin build and bright orange hair.
She was wearing a green jacket, white top and purple and pink three-quarter length leggings.
The woman had a tattoo on her right upper arm.
Police urged anyone who witnessed the incident or who knows the woman’s identity to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
