A taxi driver was beaten and robbed by two men in a late-night attack, police revealed today.
The driver picked up the men at South Street in Newtownards at around 3.30am and was asked to take them to the West Winds area of the town.
When the car stopped the man was grabbed by the back seat passenger and punched by the front seat passenger who demanded cash.
The driver handed over a small sum of money before breaking free from the vehicle.
His taxi was driven away and later found abandoned.
Detectives appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
PA