A routine taxi fare allegedly turned violent in Newcastle this morning, with a woman now facing court after a shocking incident in the city’s inner suburbs. Emergency services were called to Denison Street, Hamilton, just after 9.20am on Monday following reports a taxi driver had been assaulted by a passenger. Police were told the driver was allegedly attacked inside the cab. NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the man at the scene for minor injuries to his hands. During a rapid response, officers seized a knife and a mobile phone from the location, sparking urgent inquiries and patrols by Newcastle City Police District. Less than half...