POLICE are still investigating an incident that involved five masked suspects ramming a garage in a failed attempt to steal a vehicle in a Bradford district village this week.

The incident took place between 12.45am and 12.55am Tuesday on Bridge Street in Oakworth.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson: "Five suspects attempted to steal a vehicle from an address on Bridge Street, Oakworth.

"The suspects arrived in a vehicle which they used to ram the victim's garage door in order to gain entry.

"All five suspects had their faces covered with balaclavas and masks.

"They made off empty-handed after being disturbed by the homeowner."

If anyone has any information about this crime, contact police on 101 and quote crime reference number 13220669349."

Police confirmed that "enquiries are ongoing" and that they are appealing to the public for information about the incident, which one local councillor described as "horrific".

Cllr Rebecca Poulsen (Cons, Worth Valley) said: "That’s horrific. To be a masked group of people, it’s very unusual and definitely out of the norm for the area.

"I’m glad nobody got injured and that the people ran off.

"Hopefully the police will track them down."

 

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