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Female worker assaulted in Mirfield shop robbery

Female worker assaulted in Mirfield shop robbery
A Google Street View image of Shillbank Stores in Shill Bank Lane, Mirfield, June 2018
Kiran Paul
By Kiran PaulDec 07, 2021
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A female worker was assaulted by two men who robbed a convenience store in Mirfield, Kirklees.

Officers were called to Shillbank Stores, trading as a Premier, in Shill Bank Lane in the town at about 5.50pm yesterday (December 6) after two men raided the store.

The suspects, wearing balaclavas, entered the shop and assaulted a female worker before leaving on foot with what is believed to be a “significant amount” of cash.

Investigators are now appealing for witnesses to the incident.

Anyone who witnessed what happened is urged to call 101, or get in contact by using the West Yorkshire Police website, quoting the crime reference is 13210630321.

Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online.

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