A TAXI driver who had his licence revoked for 'inappropriate conduct' has had his court appeal overturned by a judge.

Hyndburn Council’s Judicial Committee revoked Shabir Hanif’s licence last April on the grounds that he was no longer a ‘fit and proper’ person to operate a taxi. The decision was made after Mr Hanif, of Hyndburn Street, Accrington, was said to have behaved in an aggressive manner towards officers who were trying to inspect his vehicle.

But the 38-year-old lodged an appeal with Blackburn Magistrates Court against the council's decision to revoke his license and magistrates upheld his appeal.

The council then appealed that decision to Preston Crown Court, where a Judge allowed the council’s appeal against the magistrates decision to be upheld.

Council Leader, Cllr Miles Parkinson, said: “The safety of the travelling public is paramount. We take the safety of passengers very seriously and require high standards for all taxi drivers."