Police called to robbery at Yorkshire Bank Moortown Leeds

Police have been called to an armed robbery at Yorkshire Bank in Moortown Leeds. Photo: Steve Ridingplaceholder image
Police have been called to an armed robbery at Yorkshire Bank in Moortown Leeds. Photo: Steve Riding

Police have been called to a robbery at a branch of Yorkshire Bank in Moortown, Leeds.

West Yorkshire Police were called to the incident in Harrogate Road at 12.44pm after reports of a robbery.

Two men made off from the scene but no one was injured and no weapons are believed to have been involved.

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Police have been called to an armed robbery at Yorkshire Bank in Moortown Leeds. Photo: Steve Ridingplaceholder image
Police have been called to an armed robbery at Yorkshire Bank in Moortown Leeds. Photo: Steve Riding

A spokesman said: "Police were called to Yorkshire Bank in Moortown, Leeds at 12.44pm after reports of a robbery.

"Two males made off but there were no injuries reported and no weapons.

"It's still early days and enquiries are ongoing.

"Police are still at the scene now."

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