Harehills Lane: Armed police deployed in Leeds after woman assaulted during burglary at Jo Brand Plus store
Armed police were deployed in Leeds last night after a woman was assaulted during a burglary at a store in Harehills.
Officers were called to reports of two people breaking into Jo Brand Plus store in Harehills Lane, Harehills at 5.16pm yesterday (Monday, September 1).
It was reported that the two suspects had broken into the premises and left in a small red car.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Armed officers were deployed to assist with locating the suspects while other officers attended the scene, where it was established that a woman had been assaulted and a till containing cash had been taken.
“The woman received treatment at the scene for minor injuries. Enquiries into this incident are ongoing and a vehicle has been recovered for further tests.”
Anyone who can assist with information or footage is asked to contact Leeds District CID on 101, or by using the 101LiveChat facility online, quoting crime reference 13250501689.
Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online.