A FRIGHTENED driver crashed his car as he tried to escape from two men who threatened him with a handgun in a Redbridge street.

The man reversed his vehicle and drove off after being confronted by the pair in Northumberland Avenue, Aldersbrook, at 2.40pm yesterday afternoon (Wednesday).

Following the crash, the men, who are both described as black and aged about 20, escaped in a black-coloured saloon car with false numberplates.

Anyone with information should call Detective Constable Matt Fairall on: 8345 2711.