Taxi driver robbed at knife point in north Belfast

A taxi driver has been robbed at knife point in north Belfast.

Just after 11 o'clock on Friday night, the driver arrived in the Brookhill Avenue area to collect a fare when three men got into his vehicle.

One of them grabbed the victim by the neck before the man in the front passenger seat produced a knife and demanded money.

The three men left the area on foot with a sum of cash.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "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."