Man robbed at knifepoint in broad daylight on busy Cleckheaton street

A pair of knife robbers took a 'considerable amount of money' from a man in broad daylight on a prominent Cleckheaton street yesterday.
The incident took place on Northgate in Cleckheaton.The incident took place on Northgate in Cleckheaton.
The incident took place on Northgate in Cleckheaton.

The incident happened at 3:55pm on Monday (10 June) on Northgate at its junction with Market Street, as the victim was walking along the path.

The victim was tapped on the shoulder and a male who was stood behind him said “give me the money”.

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As he turned around a male had a knife in his hand. A second male said “give him the cash”

A large quantity of cash was handed over and both males made off up Crown Street and then possibly into a black coloured Vauxhall Insignia.

The men are described as white. One was aged in his 30s, 6ft tall, of medium build with a dark stubbly face. He was wearing a black padded coat with the hood up. The second was wearing green trousers and a black coat with a badge on.

Witnesses are asked to call police on 101 quoting crime reference 1319029369 or the independent crime fighting charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.