A taxi driver in Cornwall filmed confronting teens claims he acted to protect homeless men from intimidation, stating he would repeat his actions if necessary.
Cornwall: A taxi driver named Stephen Rowe was filmed driving towards a group of teens. This happened in Truro, where he confronted them for allegedly intimidating two homeless men.
In the video, Rowe can be seen beeping his horn as he approached the teens. He got out of his taxi and shouted at them to leave the homeless men alone. He claimed he was trying to protect the vulnerable individuals.
Rowe said he saw the teens surrounding the homeless men and making threats. He felt compelled to act quickly, recalling a past incident where someone was seriously hurt in a similar situation.
He explained that he used his horn to disperse the group and jumped out to confront them. Rowe insisted he was not trying to run them over but wanted to stop the intimidation.
After the incident, he called the police to report what happened. He later spoke with an officer to provide details. The police confirmed they were notified about the disturbance.
Rowe’s actions sparked mixed reactions. Some witnesses supported him, saying he was right to intervene. Others were concerned about his approach. The local council is reviewing the incident.
Rowe stated he would do it again if it meant stopping violence. He emphasized that he never intended to harm anyone, just to protect those in need.
