A TAXI driver was threatened with a knife after asking his passenger for a fare, police said.
He picked up the male passenger at Carfax at around 3.10am on Friday and drove to Ellington Court, off North Way, Barton.
Police said they arrived at 3.35am and the passenger walked off to get money for the fare.
When he returned he threatened the taxi driver with a knife and demanded cash but the taxi driver made off.
The passenger ran to Ellington Court. He was Asian, 5ft 6ins, of medium build, clean shaven, with short dark hair and wearing dark clothing and dark jeans.
Anyone with any information can contact the police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article