A knife-wielding robber who terrorised taxi drivers in Birmingham has been locked up for 10 years after being tracked down by West Midlands Police.
Mohammed Abdurahman booked cabs under false names before ambushing drivers alongside accomplices - some armed with weapons - as they demanded cash and personal belongings.
Abdurahman initially denied any involvement in police interview but he went on to plead guilty to three charges of robbery, two of kidnapping, and having offensive weapons.
He was sentenced to 10 years at a young offenders institute at Birmingham Crown Court. Investigations continue into others involved in the robberies.
DC Darren Lennox, from Force CID, said: "These were terrifying experiences for the three victims who were out and about doing their normal business. These were particularly violent robberies where Abdurahman played a lead role. He initially refused to accept responsibility for these horrible crimes, but the weight of evidence built up against him. This sentence should serve as a strong warning that such behaviour will not be tolerated.
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