ARMED police officers swooped on Broughton Shopping Park searching for a wanted man.

Several armed officers and North Wales Police cars were in attendance at the shopping complex on Tuesday afternoon.

Officers were searching for a male in relation to a robbery in Cheshire, but he was not found.

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Armed police at Broughton Shopping Park. Pictures above and below: Joe Robinson

The incident happened while many shoppers were in the vicinity at around 3.15pm.

It is believed the police helicopter has also been circling the area and police sniffer dogs were in attendance.

One eye witness said officers were spotted inside the Tesco store and were preventing additional shoppers from entering.

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They added that it came as a 'complete shock' to see so many officers outside the supermarket.

Another eye witness, who does not want to be named, said a car window was 'smashed to pieces' as officers conducted their search.

A spokesman for Cheshire Police, confirmed that officers were searching for a man wanted in connection to a robbery in Cheshire.

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Armed police at Broughton Shopping Park. (Source - @broughtonlife)

A vehicle was seized but the man has not been located.

Officers were seen leaving the scene shortly after 5.30pm.

The Leader: Another photo from the scene at Broughton Shopping Park. (Credit - Janet Robinson)Another photo from the scene at Broughton Shopping Park. (Credit - Janet Robinson)