Armed police deployed in Dewsbury after BMW linked to suspected armed robbery spotted

Four people have been arrested after armed police were deployed to a street in Dewsbury.

At 10.25pm last night (Tuesday, November 25), police received a report of a vehicle in the Pontefract area which was identified as being linked to a crime where a firearm was allegedly used.

Armed officers were deployed to locate the BMW, which was sighted in Healds Road, Dewsbury.placeholder image
Armed officers were deployed to locate the BMW, which was sighted in Healds Road, Dewsbury. | Google/YEP Stock

Armed officers were deployed to locate the BMW, which was sighted in Healds Road, Dewsbury a short time later.

Four men were arrested on suspicion of robbery and the vehicle was seized, a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson has confirmed.

Enquiries are ongoing and any witnesses are encouraged to contact police.

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