Man threatened delivery driver with knife in Hanging Heaton

A MAN threatened a delivery driver with a knife and took a parcel from him.

West Yorkshire Police has launched an appeal for witnesses after a robbery this morning.

It happened on Bromley Street, in Hanging Heaton, near Batley at around 8.30am today.

A spokesperson for the force said a delivery driver was approached by a man, who was carrying a knife, and took a parcel from him before making off in the direction of Commonside.

The suspect is described as being 5ft 9ins tall, of slim build, and aged in his late 20s or early 30s.

Anyone who saw the robbery, who has video footage of it, or who has any information that could help police, should contact them on 101, or using the contact options on the West Yorkshire Police website.

You should quote crime reference number: 13240161338.

Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.

A full statement from West Yorkshire Police said: "Police in Kirklees are appealing for witnesses after a robbery this morning (25/3) in which a delivery driver was threatened with a knife.

"The incident happened on Bromley Street, Hanging Heaton, near Batley, at around 8:30am. 

"The driver was approached by the suspect, who was carrying the knife, and took the parcel from him before making off in the direction of Commonside.

"The suspect is described as a male, 5ft 9ins tall, of slim build and aged in his late 20s or early 30s."