TWO cab drivers from a Bradford district taxi firm were targeted for their earnings while working.

The worrying incidents happened on Saturday and Sunday – on the same street – leaving private hire firm AA Carz in Shipley fearful the same thing could happen again.

On Saturday, a driver was on West Royd Drive, Windhill, when his vehicle was surrounded by four people.

Fearful the group had a knife, the driver handed over his money, which totalled around £150 to £160.

Then on Sunday, another driver was on the same street, when his vehicle was approached by a male.

The back doors of the vehicle were open, and the suspect grabbed the driver’s arm and twisted it, but the driver managed to get away.  

West Yorkshire Police confirmed they are investigating both incidents.

For the first, a spokesperson said: “Police took a report of a robbery this morning (23 May) which is said to have occurred on West Royd Drive on Saturday evening.(21 May)

“Enquiries are ongoing.

“Any witnesses to www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting log 528 of May 23.”

For the second, they added: “Police are investigating an attempted robbery on West Royd Drive, Shipley shortly after 11pm yesterday evening. (22 May)

“Enquiries are ongoing.

“Any witnesses to www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting log 2061 of May 22.”