Watch: Moment have-a-go heroes take on machete-wielding robbers during raid on Leeds store
Up to five thugs tried to steal from the Flannels outlet in Leeds but faced a fightback from staff.
One of the hooded robbers is seen chasing after a worker with what appears to be a machete and hacks at him. But the worker charges at him, forcing him to flee as he drags a large white bag back to a waiting getaway car.An accomplice also escapes, jumping into the back. The man with the machete jumps in, but is unable to get in with the large bag, which a worker grabs with the help of another staff member.The car briefly reverses, but the thugs have a change of heart and flee.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Detectives are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed this robbery and are asking anyone who was in the area to check their dashcam footage to see if they have captured any part of this incident. "Anyone with information is asked to contact Leeds District CID by using 101 Live Chat online or by calling 101, quoting 13230368639."
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