POLICE are continuing inquiries after a passenger was robbed and dumped at the roadside by a man posing as a taxi driver and his accomplice.

The incident happened when the 20-year-old victim flagged down a taxi from a night out in Hanley back home to Alsager a week ago.

A man told him that he was going the same way and asked the victim if he wanted to share a lift.

But not long into the journey, the driver and the accomplice assaulted him, stealing his wallet, watch, mobile and keys.

Today the victim, who asked not to be named, said: "I thought he was just offering to share a taxi but it was obviously a set up.

"It was a horrible experience. It won't stop me going out, but I will never get a taxi alone again."

The victim was thrown out of the cab and spent several hours trying to find out where he was before flagging down a passing motorist around 5.45am.

The taxi driver was described as an Asian male, aged 20 to 30.

His passenger was white and aged 18 to 20 with short, dark hair.

Anyone with information should call PC Alison Alcock or DS Rob Taylor on 0300 123 4455 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.