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Armed robbers steal cash at knife point from Wakefield shop

Armed robbers steal cash at knife point from Wakefield shop

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An armed robbery has led to a section of Wakefield city centre being closed to the public.Officers from West Yorkshire Police were called to a shop on Teall Way at about 09:15 BST on Saturday after reports that two armed men had demanded cash at knifepoint.A force spokesperson said cash was stolen, but no injuries were reported.The scene remained cordoned off as police continued their inquiries, they added.
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