Taxi driver struck over head and threatened with knife during armed robbery

The victim was not badly injured in the incident but was also threatened with a knife.

The incident took place at the Malcomson Street area of Belfast at around 6.45pm.

Detective Sergeant O’Flaherty said: “At around 6:45pm, it was reported that a taxi was sitting stationary in the Amelia Street area when it was approached by an unknown man.

“The man got into the car and asked the driver to pick up a woman at the Ross Street area. Following this, he then directed the driver to the Springfield Road area via Malcomson Street.

“At around 7pm, the female passenger got out of the car at Malcomson Street and at that time, the male passenger threatened the driver with a knife and demanded money. The driver was struck a number of times on the head with the man’s phone, then the passenger got out of the car and made off towards the Falls Road area.

“The driver was not badly injured, but left shaken with nothing believed to have been taken during the incident.

“The male passenger is described as being 5”4 in height, aged in his early 20s, slim build with dark hair and stubble. He was reportedly wearing a blue, hooded jacket and black trousers.”

Anyone with information should ring 101, quoting 1770 05/09/20. An online report can be submitted using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/