Police are hunting two teenagers after a taxi driver’s eye was gouged during a vicious attack.
Grandfather Norman Cobb (49), who lost his left eye in a childhood accident, was beaten as he drove his passengers from Lochee to the Hilltown.
His attacker rained blows on his head before digging his nails into his right eye.
Mr Cobb chased the thugs along Rosebank Street, only ending his pursuit when the pain overcame him.
He was treated at Ninewells for concussion and cuts to his retina and is still suffering headaches.
He said: “It was absolutely terrifying because I was saying to myself ‘If this guy’s got a knife I could be killed.’
“Punch after punch the blows started coming. Then his nails went into my good eye, trying to gouge it out.
“I was in a really dark area so I kept driving to Rosebank Street where it’s lighter and busier. I stopped the car and they jumped out.”
Mr Cobb is struggling to sleep and has made several trips to hospital for treatment.
He said: “My eye is all to pot and my head is sore all the time. The doctors say it will get better but every time I shut my eyes it comes back to me.”
The attack took place in Rosebank Street at 12.20am last Saturday.
A police spokesman said: “One of the males is described as being 16 to 18 years old wearing grey jogging bottoms and a red top.
“The other is aged about 17 and was wearing a green or blue hooded top, grey tracksuit bottoms and trainers.”
Anyone with information can call the police on 0300 111 2222.