Uber driver allegedly hit with a spanner and car-jacked in Fortitude Valley

Two men have been charged over the alleged armed robbery of an Uber driver in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley last night.

The men, aged in their 20s believed to be brothers, allegedly confronted the driver on Alden Street about 8.10pm.

One of them allegedly removed the 29-year-old driver from his car and assaulted him with a spanner.

The pair then took off in the stolen car and a second car, and 9NEWS understands the Uber driver was able to track them using a smartphone app.

The men were arrested a short time later at an address in Tanah Merah, Logan.

They have both been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, armed robbery and other offences.

The Uber driver suffered head injuries and was taken to hospital.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.