A TAXI driver was assaulted and robbed in Wilton.

The victim was flagged down in St Andrews Close at the junction of Bulbridge Road by a woman at about 1am of Saturday, March 16.

The woman distracted the driver enabling a man to approach the car.

The man assaulted the victim and demanded he hand over cash before they both ran off towards Randall Croft Road.

The victim sustained a small injury to his neck in the incident.

The woman was described as white, mid to late 20s, petite and was wearing a brown/green cagoule.

The man was described as white, also aged in his mid to late 20s, and was about 6ft tall. He was wearing a padded jacket, jeans and white trainers.

Police searched the area and say further enquiries are currently ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call DC Michael Boshier at Salisbury CID on 101, quoting reference 54190026049.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 anonymously.