UPDATE - Road closed after armed gang's raid on bank

POLICE have closed a road after reports of an attempted armed robbery at a bank.

Broad Street in Parkgate is closed this morning (Friday) near Yorkshire Bank and the junction with Greasbrough Road.

A police spokeswoman said a number of suspects have fled the scene and officers are searching the surrounding area for the men.

The police helicopter is also in the area.

Anyone with any information should contact police on 101.