POLICE have released CCTV images of three men they want to identify in connection with an attempted robbery at a shop the Holme Wood area of Bradford.

Officers were called at 7.52 this morning (Tuesday, January 31) to reports three men - one armed with what was believed to be a firearm - attempted to rob Holme Stores -on Halesworth Crescent.

Three suspects fled from the scene.

Nothing was stolen in the attempted robbery.

The first suspect is described as a white male, around 5 foot 5 tall, wearing a navy blue hoody, orange and black scarf tied around his face with black trousers. The firearm was described as black and long-nosed.

The second is described as a white male, 5 foot 8 tall, wearing a black coat and grey trousers, black trainers, and a black balaclava.

The third is described as a white male, 5 foot 9, wearing a light grey tracksuit, trainers with a white border and black gloves.

Anyone who recognises the men in these images or who witnessed anything suspicious in the area this morning is asked to contact police on 101 or use the Live Chat facility at westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting crime reference number 13230058374.

Information can always be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.

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