Masked men hunted after house raid in Barnsley

Three masked men who forced entry to a house in Barnsley are being hunted by the police.
Laithes Lane, AthersleyLaithes Lane, Athersley
Laithes Lane, Athersley

The trio struck in Laithes Lane, Athersley, just after midnight on Sunday, January 21, but left the house empty-handed after being disturbed by the occupants.

South Yorkshire Police said one of the raiders was carrying a homemade plasterer's pointing tool.

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A South Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: "No one was injured in the incident although the occupants were understandably left shaken and upset."

The raiders were all white, with one wearing a distinctive burgundy tracksuit and white trainers at the time.

Another wore a black puffer coat, blue Adidas tracksuit bottoms and grey trainers.

The third wore blue trainers, a back Adidas tracksuit top and grey jogging bottoms.

Man jailed for running cannabis factory in railway arches in SheffieldAnyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.