A TAXI driver was robbed and beaten up by a three men and a woman on Thursday night.

The 36-year-old Blackburn man had just dropped off a takeaway meal at a house in Montague Close, Blackburn, and was walking back to his vehicle when he was attacked.

Insp Graham Ashcroft said: "He was walking to his vehicle and went past some young people who were loitering and has been attacked by four of this group - three males and a female.

"He was dragged to the floor and was kicked and punched."

They stole his wallet which contained cards and £80 cash before running off.

Three man, two aged 23 and one aged 25, plus a 22-year-old woman, who all live in Blackburn, have been arrested.

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