Ellis told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “Ironically, on their last night, they split at least three potential fights up.
“I also had a customer who told me he had been a victim of violence on that rank, ending up in A&E because someone decided to headbutt him because he didn’t realise he was standing in the wrong place.
“I sincerely hope somebody’s son or daughter does not become a victim of this short-sighted decision.”
Speaking in February, Councillor Jim Garner, cabinet member for stronger communities, said there was “less demand at taxi ranks, alongside reduced funding”.
Following the scheme’s closure, a council spokesperson said: “Safety measures remain in place, including qualified door staff, police patrols and the help button at the junction of Skinnergate and Houndgate which links to our CCTV control room.”
