Overview
- Teesside Crown Court sentenced Jonathan Olley to 80 weeks on Monday after he admitted racially aggravated assault causing actual bodily harm.
- Taxi CCTV released by Durham Constabulary shows Olley racially abusing the driver, punching him in the head, and threatening to kill his family.
- The attack began after a night of drinking in Durham city when Olley, described as highly intoxicated, paid £20 upfront for a trip to West Cornforth.
- The driver suffered head and jaw injuries and told the court he felt terrified, avoided drunk fares, and ended his shift early after the assault.
- Court reports noted Olley was already on a suspended sentence and had 20 prior convictions, as police said the case shows hate crimes will be pursued.