Police are hunting an armed robber who forced a taxi firm's receptionist to hand over a "substantial amount of cash" at knifepoint.

The terrified victim, 34, was confronted by the attacker as she returned from work to her house in Clifton, near Brighouse, at 8pm on Sunday.

Her attacker then got into a waiting green Toyota Corolla and drove off towards the Clifton Common/ Hartshead Moor area.

The vehicle was later found burned out in Dewsbury.

Police describe the knifeman as being of Asian appearance, aged 22 to 25, 5ft 10in, with a stocky build and clean shaven. He wore a black woolly hat and a black quilted jacket. The driver was also of Asian appearance.

Anyone with any information about the robbery should call Calder Valley Police on 01484 405259 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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