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Former Orlando City soccer player attacked cab driver over $57 fare, deputies say

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A former Orlando City soccer player was arrested over the weekend after the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office said he punched a taxi driver in the face over a $57 cab fare, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.

Benjamin David Polk, 25, is accused of punching the driver repeatedly, knocking out a front tooth and bloodying his mouth, deputies said.

Deputies were called to the 1100 block of Island Shore Lane just after 3 a.m. Saturday. They found the cab driver standing next to his taxi with blood on his face and shirt, authorities said.