Kirklees Police Link Two Violent Robberies

    Detectives in Kirklees are appealing for witnesses following two violent robberies yesterday (25 October). 

    The first incident happened between 12 noon and 12:15pm at a bank on Albion Street, in Cleckheaton. 

    A security man walked into the bank carrying several thousand pounds in cash. 

    He was approached by two male suspects who assaulted him and stole the money and fled the scene in a dark blue Mini with black alloy wheels, which was waiting outside the building. 

    The victim suffered minor injuries during the incident. 

    The second incident occurred on Burnley Mills Road in Gomersall, at around 12:50pm, assaulted another male victim who was putting up signs on the road. 

    The suspects stole his van, which is described as a white Renault panel van and left the scene in the direction of Spen Lane. 

    The victim suffered minor injuries but was left distressed by the incident. 

    The first suspect is described as a white male, stocky build and around 5ft 6", the second male was described as white, skinny build and around 5ft. 

    Detective Inspector Mark Walker, of Kirklees District CID, said: "We believe these two robberies are linked and are appealing to members of the public to come forward if they were in the area of either of these incidents to help us with our enquiries." 

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