Armed raid on bookmakers

Jun 7 2007 By The Huddersfield Daily Examiner

STAFF at a Huddersfield bookies were robbed at gunpoint.

Two men walked into the bookmakers in Leeds Road, Bradley Mills on Tuesday night about 9.15pm.

They produced what was believed to be a handgun and forced staff to hand over cash.

They are described as African Caribbean in their late teens or early 20s and both were around 5ft 10 and of slim build.

One was wearing a grey coat with the hood up and goggles and the other a black coat with the hood up.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Huddersfield CID on 01484 436685 or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.