London, UK — The Asda store in Stepney Green is in lockdown this afternoon after a security guard was stabbed multiple times while attempting to intervene in a suspected shoplifting incident. The area surrounding the store on Mile End Road remains cordoned off by police as officers conduct a thorough investigation.
According to initial reports, the attack occurred when the security guard confronted suspected shoplifters.
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The situation escalated, leading to the guard being violently assaulted. Emergency responders, including officers from the Metropolitan Police and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, quickly arrived on the scene to assist.
The injured security guard was taken to the hospital, and authorities have yet to release an update on his condition. Witnesses described the scene as a “bloodbath,” with a heightened police presence in the area as investigators gather evidence and seek to identify those involved in the stabbing.
A crime scene has been established and remains in place as detectives work to understand the events leading up to the assault. Police have urged the public to avoid the area to allow for a complete investigation and prevent further disruption.
The Metropolitan Police and the London Ambulance Service have been contacted for more details, and an update on the security guard’s condition is expected in due course. Local residents and shoppers are advised to stay informed via official updates as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the police on 101 or reach out on Twitter @MetCC.
An ASDA spokesperson said support is being given to the member of staff who was attacked. The spokesperson said: “We are in contact with our colleague and are providing ongoing support to him. Our thoughts are with him, as well as any colleagues or customers that witnessed this incident.
“Next week marks Respect for Shopworkers Week, and this incident further highlights the urgent need for stronger protections for retail workers. We continue to advocate for acts of violence or abuse against retail workers to be recognised as a standalone criminal offence. No colleague should come to work in fear of being attacked.
