Police rush to reports of armed robbery on cash van in Wakefield town
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West Yorkshire Police confirmed they were called at 7.35am to reports of an ongoing armed robbery of a can transporting cash.
Armed officers were deployed to the scene of the attack on Pontefract Road, Knottingley.
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Hide AdPhotos from the scene show a number of police vehicles and armed officers close to a police cordon on the road.
The suspects fled empty handed, but officers recovered a white Kia Carens which will now be sent for further tests.
No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Enquiries are ongoing by Wakefield District CID, who are appealing for information from anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the Kia in the area prior to the incident.
Anyone with information which may assist this investigation is asked to contact Wakefield District CID using the live chat facility or via 101, quoting crime reference number 13200575667.
Information can also be reported to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.