🤕 “My wife, my kids…they do not want me to drive now”

Afzal Butt, a 61 year old NYC TLC driver, was publicly assaulted by group in front of his yellow cab, 11 days ago. Reports on origin of violent confrontation are confusing & begin with scooter drivers

• 61 year old NYC TLC driver Afzal Butt’s public assault by a group of five individuals, in front of his yellow cab, on July 19^th was recorded

• Howard Colley, 35 and Natalie Morgan, 51, were arrested on scene and charged with misdemeanor assault and criminal mischief, respectively

  • Both were only given “desk appearance” tickets, given they did not have previous criminal records

• Three other individuals involved in the assault are still at large, NYPD is seeking help locating them

• Origin of violent confrontation began when scooter drivers threw garbage into Mr. Butt’s taxi, which subsequently led to violent confrontation