Three masked men carry out terrifying knife-point raid on Leeds corner shop

Armed robbers stormed a corner shop in Easterly Road on Sunday evening.
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Three masked men targeted the Nisa store near Gipton just before 8pm.

One of the men waited outside the shop while two other men, one armed with a knife, burst into the shop.

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They threatened staff before running off with cash and cigarettes.

Nisa in Easterly Road (photo: Google).Nisa in Easterly Road (photo: Google).
Nisa in Easterly Road (photo: Google).

No one was injured during the robbery.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at a shop in Leeds.

"At around 7.50pm on Sunday (20 December), police received a report of an armed robbery at a Nisa store, in Easterly Road.

"The incident involved three masked men. One remained outside the shop and two men, one armed with a knife, entered the premises and threatened staff.

"The suspects made off on foot with cash and cigarettes.

"No-one was injured in the incident.

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"Enquiries are continuing and anyone with any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting crime reference number 13200635522 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat

"Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."