Man arrested after Kirkheaton Post Office raid

Jan 23 2009 by Andrew Hirst, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

A MAN has been arrested after a raid on a Huddersfield post office.

Two masked robbers struck at Kirkheaton Post Office on St Mary’s Lane in Kirkheaton, at 5.15pm on Tuesday.

They smashed a glass screen, showering two staff members in glass and leaving them with slight cuts.

The raiders fled empty-handed.

Police have been examining CCTV footage at the post office. Detectives have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the raid.

Anyone with information should contact detectives at Kirklees CID on 0845 6060606.