Men rob taxi driver at gunpoint

A taxi driver has been robbed at gunpoint in Lincoln city centre.

The 24-year-old driver dropped off two female passengers in Wilson Street, before reversing into Mill Road where he was approached by two men.

He was threatened with a handgun and forced to hand over about £100 in cash, police said.

The incident happened at about 0300 BST on Saturday. One of the offenders is described as white, about 6ft (1.83m) tall and wore a dark baseball cap.

He had his face covered with a green scarf and was also wearing a tracksuit top. There is no description of the other offender but police said he had a local accent.