TWO teenagers have been arrested following a robbery at Denholme Co-op on Monday.

The boys aged 16 and 18 were arrested in connection with the incident, in which three axe-wielding raiders snatched cash and cigarettes.

Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team tweeted in the early hours of today that the youths remained in custody, and that Bradford CID were continuing enquiries.

West Yorkshire Police yesterday issued a call for information following the incident at the School Street mini-market at about 4.50pm on Monday.

Officers said three males entered the store and threatened customers before entering the till area, taking cash and cigarettes.

The suspects, who were carrying axes, then left in a vehicle which went along Main Road towards Queensbury. Detective Inspector Mark Taylor, of Bradford District CID, said: “This must have been a frightening experience for all those in the shop at the time.

“We would like to speak to anyone who saw any suspicious activity around the store at around the time of the offence, as well as anyone who may have details of the vehicle which was used.

“Local officers will be carrying out increased patrols in the area today.”

“A wider investigation into the robbery offences which have occurred at Co-Op stores across the Bradford District between February and April is ongoing and three males aged 17, 17 and 19 have been arrested and released on bail in connection with these incidents.

“Enquiries are also continuing to establish if this most recent offence is linked.”

Anyone who can assist with information is asked to contact Bradford District CID on 101, quoting crime reference 13190206121, or use www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

Monday’s attack on the Co-op in Denholme came almost exactly a month after the last attack on the store.