Arrests after carjackers crash taxi stolen at knifepoint in Solihull
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A taxi driver was robbed of his car at knifepoint by an armed gang in Solihull - who later crashed the vehicle.
The cabbie had his VW Passat stolen by carjackers late on Monday, June 28.
He is said to have been threatened by the gang wielding a machete.
The driver contacted police, and the stolen car was quickly spotted by cops.
But the thieves came to an abrupt stop after smashing into another motor in the Stechford area.
All five occupants were arrested and police seized the weapon - a huge fearsome-looking machete.
Police later shared pictures of the blade, and the wreckage of the Passat, which smashed on a residential street.
Another vehicle, which appears to have been parked outside a property, was also written off in the crash.
A rear wheel was left hanging off and the car could be seen teetering on its side, inches away from a terraced house.
West Midlands Police's Force Response team tweeted: "Another great result for A-Unit Stechford last night.
"This VW Passat had been stolen in a knife point robbery from a Taxi driver in Solihull.
"Sighted by us soon after and crashed.
"All 5 occupants detained and the weapon was recovered, over to @DetectivesWMP."
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