Appeal after Robbery, Hanging Heaton, Batley

Monday, March 25, 2024

Police in Kirklees are appealing for witnesses after a robbery this morning (25/3) in which a delivery driver was threatened with a knife.

The incident happened on Bromley Street, Hanging Heaton, near Batley, at around 8:30am.

The driver was approached by the suspect, who was carrying the knife, and took the parcel from him before making off in the direction of Commonside.

The suspect is described as a male, 5ft 9ins tall, of slim build and aged in his late 20s or early 30s.

Anyone who may have video footage or further information about the incident is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101 or go online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat quoting reference 13240161338.

Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.