Armed robbers demand cash at knifepoint


An Armed robbery has led to a section of Wakefield city centre being closed to the public.

Officers from West Yorkshire Police were called to a shop on Teall Way at about 09:15 BST on Saturday after reports that two armed men had demanded cash at knifepoint.

A force spokesperson said cash was stolen, but no injuries were reported.

The scene remained cordoned off as police continued their inquiries, they added.

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