Taxi driver suspended after he was caught defecating in the street

The offending driver was captured by council workers after disgusted social club staff who were forced to clear his mess up reported the incident.

A motorist caught defecating in the street has been unmasked as a local cabbie.

The taxi driver, who has not been named, was apprehended after disgusted staff at the Greenstead Social Club reported the matter to Colchester Council.

CCTV of him reversing towards the rear gates before hopping out, dropping his trousers and squatting beside the car was posted online.

The driver was eventually traced by his number plate.

Councillor Mike Lilley, communities chief for the borough council, confirmed the driver is currently serving a 28-day ban over the incident.

‘It is horrible just thinking about it,’ he said.

‘It’s pretty disgusting to watch someone do that.

‘The fact he’s also a licensed taxi driver, who’s working on behalf of Colchester Council for the public, this isn’t the sort of behaviour we’d expect, or expect from members of the public either.

‘Bearing in mind people are fined for urinating in the street, and this is much worse, licensing will take a tough stance on it and it might be a criminal offence.’

The episode took place shortly before 7.30am on March 27 when the driver pulled up outside the rear entrance of the club.

Ray Martin, the club’s manager who was left to clear up the mess left behind following the ‘disgusting’ incident demanded an apology.