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Laura Withers

Four masked men armed with machetes ambush Hunslet bank before fleeing with cash

Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a bank in Leeds.

Four masked men armed with weapons, including machetes, entered the Halifax branch at the Penny Hill Centre, in Leeds, and threatened staff at around 12.37pm this afternoon.

They then fled with an amount of cash and left the scene in a silver Fiat Punto.

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West Yorkshire Police confirmed the car was later located abandoned on Gardeners Court.

Leeds District CID would like to speak to anyone who witnessed or has information about the incident

Initial enquiries are ongoing by Leeds District CID and anyone who witnessed the robbery, saw the suspects approach or leave the bank, or who saw the Fiat Punto being abandoned on Gardeners Court is asked to get in touch.

Information and any mobile phone footage of the robbery can be given to Leeds CID on 101 referencing crime number 13210247865.

It can also be given online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

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