Wire›2026 05 04›Man Who Took Part In Hijacking Taxi On M50 Is Jailed
The Wire/May 4, 2026
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Man who took part in hijacking taxi on M50 is jailed

Driver tried to escape after his hair and arm were pulled as he was driving on busy motorway

First seen · 9:00 AM UTCMay 4, 2026

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