Two men hijacked a silver coloured Toyata Camry taxi, with a partial registration of 04D on the R413.

The taxi driver is aged in his sixties and had his phone and wallet taken from him during the incident.

It’s understood that the taxi driver was uninjured during the incident. One of the suspects is believed to have been armed with a handgun.

The suspects are described as being in their early 20s and spoke with strong Dublin accents.

One of the suspects wore a white jacket while the other was dressed in a green jacket.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information who may have been on Dublin Street, Kildare Town between 3.15-3.30am or travelled the R413 between Kildare Town and Newbridge between 3.30-4am to contact them at Newbridge Garda station on 045 431212, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111.