POLICE are appealing for information after the robbery of a taxi driver in the Garndiffaith area of Torfaen in April.

The taxi driver, who drove for Dragon Taxis, picked two men up at the taxi rank at the Queensway in Newport at about 12.10am on Tuesday, April 21.

They asked to be taken to Pontypool, but when they got to Garndiffaith they directed the driver up a lane, stole cash from him and caused damage to the car.

The two men police were previously trying to trace, who were close to where the men were picked up, have been identified and spoken to.

If anyone has information they are asked to call Gwent Police on 101 quoting log number 1500138303