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Police are hunting a man who jumped on a taxi’s bonnet before smashing the driver’s window with his fist.

Officers in Derry say they are investigating an incident of criminal damage to the car on the Northland Road on Saturday evening (August 5) and are appealing for witnesses.

The attack was caught on the taxi's dash-cam with the footage shared on the driver's daughter's Facebook page. It has since been viewed more than 110,000 times.

Sergeant Sweeney said: “The taxi, a silver coloured Citroen Xsara, was travelling along the Northland Road at around 11.30pm on Saturday when it was approached by a male who jumped onto the bonnet of the car and then smashed the driver’s side window with his fist.

“He is described as being aged in his 20s, of slim build with dark hair. Following the incident, the male made off on foot in the direction of the Glen Road with several others.

“I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with any information which could assist with our enquiries to contact police at Strand Road on 101 quoting reference number 1622 05/08/17.”

Sgt Sweeney added that people can also ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.