2 Sikh drivers attacked in England, ‘My turban gone, I felt dead, 2 white women helped us’, victims

29-Aug-2025

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A group of men reportedly violently attacked Satnam Singh, 64, and Jasbir Sangha, 72, two Sikh taxi drivers when they were working near Wolverhampton Railway Station earlier this month. 

The attackers used racist language and made aggressive demands before physically assaulting them, victims said.  

Police are treating the case as a racially-aggravated assault.

A 17-year-old boy and two men aged 19 and 25 have been arrested in connection with the attack and released on bail pending further investigation, The British Transport Police confirmed.  

Victims left injured and traumatised

Sangha suffered two broken ribs and continues to experience severe pain. Singh was kicked and punched, and said he was especially devastated when his turban was forcibly removed during the attack.

“When I looked and saw my turban was gone, I felt like I was dead inside”, said Singh speaking emotionally about the moment. 

The turban is a sacred symbol in Sikhism which represents spiritual identity and honour. Singh said the loss of his turban during the assault left him feeling deeply humiliated and shaken.

Sangha, who tried to defend his colleague, described being punched in the face and stomped on as he lay on the ground. He said, “Anything could have happened. I could have been killed”.

“Even now, simple movements like sitting, standing, or sneezing cause immense pain.” Both men expressed gratitude to two women who bravely intervened during the attack.  

A gratitude filled Singh said, “One was young, the other older, both white women and they were very, very helpful.”

“People around us were shouting at the attackers to stop. I really want to thank them for stepping in”, Sangha added. 

The physical assault was captured on video by bystanders and has been viewed over a million times on social media, sparking outrage and calls for greater protection for vulnerable communities.

Video link of assault
https://twitter.com/i/status/1957492319332233414