Three men are due to appear before Leeds Crown Court next month after being charged following a robbery at a house in Heckmondwike.

All three of the men appeared at Leeds Magistrates’ Court between August 1 and 3 charged with offending connected to a robbery at a house on Leeds OId Road on Sunday, July 26.

Alfie Bruce, aged 25, of Barnabas Road, Liversedge, who self defines as white British, appeared charged with offences of robbery, possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and possession of a bladed article.

Adam Haigh, aged 23, of St Philips Close, Dewsbury, who self defines as white British, also appeared charged with offences of robbery, possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and possession of a bladed article.

All three of the men appeared at Leeds Magistrates’ Court between August 1 and 3.

placeholder image — All three of the men appeared at Leeds Magistrates’ Court between August 1 and 3.

Matthew Ellis, aged 35, of Wood Avenue, Heckmondwike, who self defines as white British, appeared charged with assisting an offender, possession of a firearm of length less than 30cm, possession of a firearm when prohibited for five years, and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.

They will next appear before Leeds Crown Court on Tuesday, September 1.

A police spokesperson said multiple enquiries remain ongoing into the incident.

Officers have also arrested a 24-year-old man, a 19-year-old man, a 46-year-old woman and a 19-year-old woman on suspicion of assisting an offender. All have been released on police bail pending continuing enquiries.

The spokesperson said anyone who can assist the investigation is asked to contact Kirklees CID on 101 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat referencing crime number 13260425893.

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555111.