Family 'terrified' after machete wielding thugs broke into home and demanded money

A family were left "terrified" after thugs armed with machetes broke into their home.
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It happened at about 10.05pm on Monday, November 30 when four masked men broke into a house in Southfield Road in Bradford.

The suspects threatened the occupants of the house and demanded money.

They fled the house without taking anything.

It happened in Southfield Road in Bradford.It happened in Southfield Road in Bradford.
It happened in Southfield Road in Bradford.
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They got into a red VW Golf and drove off in the direction of Mayo Avenue.

No one was injured during the incident.

Detective Inspector Damian Roebuck, of Bradford District Crime Team, said: “This was a terrifying incident for the occupants of the house, but thankfully no one was injured.

“Our investigation is in its early stages but I would like to appeal to the public if they have any information about this incident to come forward and assist with our enquiries.

“We are particularly interested to hear from anyone who has any information or CCTV of the red VW Golf linked to this incident.”

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Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area or has any further information is asked to contact Bradford DCT via 101 quoting crime reference number 13200600276 or online via the West Yorkshire Police website.

Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.