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Men Armed With Knives Force Their Way Into Home In Robbery Bid

Friday, 12 February 2016 11:35

Police in Huddersfield are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at a house on Spaines Road.

The incident happened on Wednesday (10 February) at 11.30am when four men forced their way into the house and demanded property. Two of the four had knives.

After making the demands the four left without any property, making off in the direction of Beverley Court / Bradford Road.

Officers want to speak to four men in connection with the incident. The first is described as aged in his mid 30s, of slim build and clean shaven with a shaved head. He was wearing a black hooded top and is described as black.

The second man is described as aged 30 - 35, around 6ft tall, of slim build and clean shaven with a shaved head. He was wearing a grey top and is described as black.

A third man officers want to speak to in connection with the incident is described as aged around 30, between 5ft6" - 5ft8" tall, of slim build and wearing grey trousers and a blue/grey sweatshirt. He had a small beard and is described as Asian.

The fourth man is described as black.

DC Oliver Coates of Kirklees CID, said: "This was a particularly nasty attack which left the victims very shaken. Thankfully they were not injured during the incident.

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