Armed robbers steal cash from Co-op in Leeds

Masked robbers armed with a wooden post and a crowbar raided a convenience shop in Leeds.

The pair, in balaclavas, threatened staff at the Co-op, in Coldcotes Circus, Gipton, before fleeing with a large amount of cash at about 9pm on Friday.

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Witnesses or anyone with information should call Detective Constable Rob Finn at Elland Road via 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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