THREE men have been injured after they were attacked and robbed by a masked armed gang in Batley, West Yorkshire.

The victims were at a snooker centre on Bank Street when they were threatened with what was believed to be a gun and assaulted by around nine men.

The gang stole cash and personal belongings from the three victims, who suffered minor injuries in the robbery.

West Yorkshire Police said there are no further descriptions of the suspects and inquiries are ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the robbery or saw anything suspicious is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Jim Rudge at Dewsbury CID on 01924 431012 or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555111.