Two men arrested after robbers threaten shop workers with knife and baseball bat
Two men entered a shop on Ackworth Road, Featherstone, at about 8.30pm on Friday, February 12.
They allegedly threatened the shopkeeper with a knife and a baseball bat before taking cash and cigarettes.
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Hide AdTwo days later, at around 2.15pm on Sunday, February 14, two men entered a convenience store on Cherry Tree Drive, Walton.
They allegedly threatened staff with a knife and a baseball bat before taking the till.
The men then escaped in a small grey or silver coloured vehicle. No one was hurt in the robberies.
A 32-year-old man and a 28-year-old, both from Pontefract, have been arrested on suspicion of robbery in connection with both offences. Both men are in custody.
Det Insp Tim Hunt, of Wakefield CID, said: “Enquiries are ongoing into both of these offences and we are appealing for witnesses and information.”
Any witnesses should call Wakefield CID on 101.