'Terrifying' asked robbers armed with hammer assault takeaway worker

The masked thieves struck on Monday at a takeaway in Bradley Mills Road, Rawthorpe, at around 9.15pm.

Three men approached the front door before one smashed a glass cabinet inside with a hammer.

One of the men then stood by the door while the third stole cash from the till.

A man working i nthe shop at the time tried to stop the thieves but was hit on his wrist with the hammer.

All three suspects fled the scene on foot in the direction of the junction of Bradley Mills Road and Rawthorpe Crescent near Nether Close.　

The suspects are described as aged between 16-24, and all of slim build　

Detective Chris Eglen, of Huddersfield CID, said: "I am hoping to speak to anyone who has any information about this incident who was either in the area on Monday evening and saw these three men or witnessed the robbery itself.　

"This was a terrifying incident for the staff at the takeaway and we are working to capture the perpetrators involved.　

"Anyone with any information about this incident or saw the suspects leaving the scene is asked to contact myself at Huddersfield CID via 101 quoting crime reference number 13170058424 or alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."