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Taximan feared for life during Christmas Day robbery in Cork city

Gardaí are hunting for a lone raider who threatened to slash a taxi driver’s throat during a robbery.

Taximan feared for life during Christmas Day robbery in Cork city

Tue, 05 Jan, 2016 - 00:00

Eoin English

Suleman Ahmed, 34, said he feared for his life when the suspect held a kitchen knife to his throat during the terrifying incident in Cork city.

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