Melbourne, Dec.2 (ANI): A Sikh-origin taxi driver, who was bashed by four men in Melbourne's south-east on Thursday, fears the attack was racially motivated.
Ravisher Singh said his turban was ripped from his head as he was repeatedly punched during the attack in Chelsea.
The Age quoted Singh, 22, as saying that he picked up the group at the Mentone Hotel shortly before 12.30 a.m. and drove them to the Chelsea Heights Hotel.
Thereafter, an argument started with the men when they arrived at the pub on the corner of Springvale and Wells roads.
Singh said he got out of his taxi to sort out the dispute and the passengers knocked him to the ground and left his face bloodied and bruised before fleeing.
He said that he was taken to hospital where he received stitches and was discharged.
"Indians have had this for five or six years and it will happen again unless something is done to stop it," Singh said.
He added: "We are just working hard trying to make a living. We don't deserve this."
Melbourne Police said the three men involved in the attack have been arrested, but are yet to be charged. (ANI)
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