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A Gravesend taxi driver's working life has been transformed by the introduction of CCTV in his cab.

Rick Davis, a cabbie in Gravesend, had a knife held to his throat and was robbed by a gang of four passengers.

KentOnline's Aurelia Allen spoke to Mr Davis about how the cameras have helped a month after their introduction. Watch the video at the top of this page.

"We always felt under threat, especially from drunks, but since we've had the CCTV, people's behaviour has been better.

"The moment people get into the car they see the screen flickering and they know they're on camera. I feel 100 per cent safer.

"The fact that we need cameras to save us from attack is a very sad indictment of the times - but nevertheless, it's proving it's own point."

Mr Davis said drivers had been asking for better protection for around eight years - but it took the murder of one of their colleagues on the job in August last year for action to be taken.

Gian Chand Bajar - a 71-year-old father-of-five - was attacked and run over with his own taxi by Luke Aujila. The 22-year-old, of Dorchester Road, Gravesend, was sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in jail earlier this year for the killing.