Uber driver assaulted in Virum

A 31-year-old Uber driver was subjected to violence during a trip from Østerbro to Virum. According to the North Zealand Police, a 19-year-old passenger refused to pay for the ride and refused to leave the vehicle.

The passenger subsequently attacked the driver with multiple kicks and punches to the left eye and attempted to choke him in a wrestling hold. The 19-year-old, who was reportedly under the influence of alcohol and cannabis, was arrested at the scene and charged with violence. The driver was transported to a hospital to document his injuries.