TAXI passengers who witnessed a late night incident could help with a police investigation.

West Mercia Police would like to hear from the group of five male passengers who they believe saw an incident in Worcester city centre last Sunday.

The passengers had just got into a taxi at The Cross, some time between 3.15am and 3.26am, when two men approached the car and threatened the driver.

The passengers were then driven to Malvern and dropped off.

Police investigating the incident now want to hear from the passengers who they believe will have information to help with enquiries.

Anyone with information should call police on 0300 3333000, quoting 164/S/291109. Information can also be passed on anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

• A man and a youth have been arrested on suspicion of making threats to damage property. They have been released on police bail while enquiries continue.