Armed police deployed after ‘masked man with axe’ seen following ram-raid in Leeds
Enquiries are continuing to establish what was taken
Armed police were deployed after a ‘masked man with axe’ was seen in Leeds after a reported ram-raid.
Officers rushed to Harehills Lane in the Harehills area of the city at around 4.50am on Tuesday (October 13) to reports of damage to a shop.
The person who called police reported seeing a masked man with an axe, police have said.
A black or dark blue car is believed to have been involved in the incident.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “At 4.53am yesterday (Tuesday), police received a report relating to damage to a shop in Harehills Lane, Leeds.
“The caller suggested this had been caused by a car and said they had seen a masked male with an axe.
“Armed officers were deployed to the location and found nothing ongoing, but discovered damage had been caused to a convenience store.
“It is believed a black or dark blue car was involved. Enquiries are continuing to establish what was taken.”
Leeds CID are investigating the incident and anyone with information that may assist is asked to contact them on 101, or by using the livechat on our website.
The crime reference is 13260582436. Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online.