A taxi driver was left with a stab wound after trying to stop a man stealing a bag of cash from him.

The man got in the front seat of a taxi at 5.45am, yesterday in Ordnance Street, Chatham and asked to be dropped off in Eldon Street.

On arriving at the destination the suspect used a bladed object, believed to be a knife during an altercation with the taxi driver.

The victim tried to defended himself and was stabbed in the hand, leaving him with a minor injury.

Then the man stole a bag of cash and ran from the taxi in the direction of the Great Lines Heritage Park.

Police believe the suspect is a white man, of slim build, around 20-years- old and around 5ft 6ins tall.

He was wearing a black jacket with white stripes, dark jogging bottoms and had a scarf around his face.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call our appeal line for Medway on 01634 792209 quoting crime reference 10-0171.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity 'Crimestoppers in Kent' anonymously on 0800 555 111.