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Live updates while Grimsby’s betting shop is sealed after suspected “armed robbery”

Police statement

A man threatened the staff with a large knife, but left empty-handed, Humberside police said.

The forces said: “Officers attend the Wingate parade in Grimsby after reports of armed robbery.

“A man reportedly entered a Wingate Parade betting shop and made threats using a large knife.

“Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident and the offender left empty-handed in the direction of the Willows.

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