Robber threatened staff at gunpoint at William Hill betting shop in Leeds

The "frightening" robbery at the William Hill bookmakers in Beeston Road, Beeston, happened at 8.10pm on Monday.

A man burst into the premises, demanding money, and threatened a member of staff with a gun.

The worker managed to lock themselves in another room, where they called police.

Then the robber fled the scene empty-handed.

Detective Inspector Amanda Wimbles of Leeds CID, said: "This was a very frightening incident and I would like to appeal directly to any witnesses to come forward."　

Any witnesses to the incident are asked to call police on 101 quoting log 1672 of Monday March 20.