Gang of masked men threaten Flannels staff with knives during armed robbery in Leeds city centre

A large police cordon is in place in Leeds city centre after an armed robbery at the Flannels store.

A group of masked men armed with knives entered the store and threatened staff.

The scene outside Flannels in Vicar Lane after an armed robbery.placeholder image
The scene outside Flannels in Vicar Lane after an armed robbery.

They stole a quantity of stock before driving off from the scene.

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