A taxi driver was robbed of £70 cash and a mobile phone by a pair of thieves who he picked up in Joy Street, Syke at 8.15pm on Sunday.

One of the offenders grabbed the 45-year-old victim by the throat, while his accomplice rifled through his pockets.

The first suspect is described as a white man aged between 16 and 18, of slim build, wearing a navy blue hoodie and Adidas tracksuit bottoms.

The second suspect is described as a white man aged between 16 and 17, of slim build, wearing a dark hoodie.