A 66-year-old taxi driver fought off five men – one armed with a knife — as they tried to rob him.

The driver told Police he picked up the five at Hayward's Supermarket, on Middle Road, in Warwick, on Tuesday night and carried his fares to Warwick Park Road. When they arrived at their destination, one of the men brandished a bladed article and a struggle took place. The victim managed to get out of the taxi and fend off the suspects, who then escaped on foot.

The Pembroke man was not injured, but reported that one of the suspects stole a brown leather bag containing cleaning supplies and personal items from his vehicle. The main suspect is described as a brown skinned male, approximately 5ft and of slim build and a round face. He believed to be in his early 30s with his hair worn in short plaits.

The other suspects are described as a white male, approximately 6ft of slim build, wearing a hooded top and believed to be in his late 20s; a white male, approximately 5ft6ins of heavy build, wearing a black and white spotted jacket and believed to be in his late 30s; a brown skinned male of small stature believed to be around 15-years-old; and a black male wearing a hooded top.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to this incident or anyone with any information to contact the Somerset CIU at 234-1010.