Taxi driver threatened with knife by passengers who refused to pay fare in Gatesheadhttps://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/no ... d-27821497
A taxi driver has reported being threatened with a knife by two passengers in Gateshead.
Northumbria Police has launched an investigation into the alleged incident and are appealing for information. On Friday, it was reported that two men got into a taxi outside Morrisons in Blaydon at around 5pm and asked to be taken to Hyde Park Street in Bensham.
When the passengers reached their location, they allegedly threatened the driver with a knife before leaving the scene, instead of paying the fare. The driver was unhurt but left shaken.
Now police have released images of two men who were in the area at the time of the incident and could have information to help their investigations. Anyone else with information is also urged to contact officers.
A spokesperson from Northumbria Police said: "Officers are appealing for information after a taxi driver reported being threatened with a knife by two passengers in Gateshead. On Friday, September 29, it was reported that two men got into a taxi outside of Morrisons in Blaydon at around 5pm and asked to be taken to Hyde Park Street in Bensham.
"However, when the passengers got to their location, instead of paying, they reportedly threatened the driver with a knife before fleeing the scene. The driver was physically unharmed but left shaken.
"An investigation into the incident is ongoing and officers have already carried out a range of enquiries to trace the males, including a review of CCTV. Today (Sunday) police have issued an appeal for information in the hopes of tracing those responsible.
"Officers have released images of two men who were in the area the time of the incident, and could have information which assists. The men, or anyone who thinks they have information, is asked to get in touch by calling 101 or using the ‘Tell us Something’ page on our website quoting log NP-20230929-0798."
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