A TAXI driver has lost everything after an arson attack on his car.

The man's white Vauxhall Vivaro was deliberately damaged at about 4am in the Sunnydale area of Shildon, on October 7.

The Vauxhall was being used as a taxi and had to be destroyed meaning the driver has now lost his business after this attack.

The taxi owner said: “I am in absolute shock, I can’t understand why anybody would do this to me.

"I have a really young family to provide for, but now after losing my livelihood, I’m unable to do this."

  • Anyone with any information should contact Durham Police on 101, quoting incident number 45 of October 7.