A Belfast taxi driver in his 40s has endured a 'terrifying ordeal' after he was reportedly robbed at knifepoint whilse picking up a fare.
Police say it was reported that around 11pm on Friday night, January 13, the driver arrived in the Brookhill Avenue area of North Belfast to collect a fare when three men got into his vehicle.
Detective Sergeant McCartan explained: "One of the men in the rear of the car grabbed the victim by the neck, before the man in the front passenger seat produced a knife and demanded money.
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"The three suspects left the area on foot in the direction of Cliftonville Road with a sum of cash.
"All three men were described as being around 5' 8" to 5' 10" tall and wearing dark clothing. The man with the knife was described as wearing a black woollen hat and had dark stubble.
"Thankfully, the victim, a man aged in his forties, did not report any physical injuries but this was a terrifying ordeal for someone who was trying to go about their business.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and I would appeal to anyone with information to contact us on 101 quoting reference 2143 of 13/1/23."
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/
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