A taxi driver was assaulted outside of a pub by a woman refusing to pay her fare, police said.

The woman was dropped off by a Radio taxi at the Red Lion pub in Bitterne at around 12.45pm on April 17 when the incident happened.

But as she left the car, she refused to pay the fare, pushing and verbally abusing the male driver before walking away, Hampshire police said.

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A spokesperson Hampshire police said: "We are issuing an image of a woman we would like to speak to in connection with an assault in Southampton.

"As part of our ongoing enquiries we are releasing an image of a woman we would like to identify and speak to.

"If anyone recognises this person, please contact the police.

"You can call 101 quoting reference 44250167464."