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Armed robbers wrestle phone shop worker to floor in Leeds raid - CCTV shows hooded men jump counter with weapons attempting to steal phones, flee empty-handed after brave fight.
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Gun-toting men raid phone shop before jumping over counter and wrestling worker to floor

Hannah Phillips
Last updated: January 13, 2026 11:23 am
Hannah Phillips Published January 13, 2026
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CCTV footage showing two armed men jumping over the counter and attacking a shop worker during an attempted robbery in Leeds. (Jam Press/@CrimeLdn)
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Gun-toting men raided a phone shop before jumping over the counter and wrestling the brave worker to the floor.

Shocking CCTV footage shows two men dressed in black coats with their hoods up standing at the counter.

The shop worker is seen opposite the men, showing them mobile phone models.

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One of the suspects suddenly attempts to grab a phone from the worker’s hands.

When the worker refuses to let go, the pair jump over the counter and force him to the ground.

The employee can be heard screaming and trying to fight them off.

During the struggle, one of the suspects appears to be holding a gun, as reported by Need To Know.

(Jam Press/@CrimeLdn)

The worker manages to free himself and get back on his feet, while the two men flee empty-handed.

It happened on Friday (9 Jan) just before 9pm on Harehills Lane in Leeds.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Police were called to reports of an attempted robbery at a mobile phone shop shortly after 8:55pm on Friday night.

“Two men were reported to have attended the store before threatening its owner with weapons and leaving the scene.

Armed robbers wrestle phone shop worker to floor in Leeds raid - CCTV shows hooded men jump counter with weapons attempting to steal phones, flee empty-handed after brave fight.
Harehills Lane in Leeds. (Picture: Jam Press)

“Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101 or go online quoting reference 1632 of 9/1.

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

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