Taxi driver robbed at knife point in Cullybackey, Co.Antrim

by Gráinne Connolly

A taxi driver has been left badly shaken after being robbed at knife point by two men in Cullybackey near Ballymena in County Antrim. 

Police say the pair got into a taxi in the Spence Crescent area and the taxi driver dropped them off in the Dunclug Park area at around 12.30am this morning. 

When the vehicle stopped, it's understood one of the men presented a knife and demanded money. 

Both men made off on foot with a sum of cash. 

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody. 

A spokesperson for the PSNI said "This was an extremely distressing time for the taxi driver who has been left badly shaken. 

"No-one should feel unsafe in their work environment." 

Detective Sergeant Crothers said, "I would ask anyone who was in the area between midnight and 12.30am and witnessed anyone acting in a suspicious manner to contact detectives at Ballymena PSNI station on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 31 01/10/19. 

"Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."