A TAXI driver was threatened by two men before they stole his car in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Cumbria Police said the men called a taxi to the Rinkfield area of Kendal at around 6.45am.

On arrival they threatened the driver before driving off towards Natland.

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Police have asked for any sightings of the grey Skoda Octavia estate - registration number YE12 EUD - to be reported to 101.

The two males were described as in their 20s, with a slim build and wearing dark clothing.