Champagne thief sparks vicious attack in Barkingside shop
On Sunday, 13 December 2020, a man stole four bottles of champagne from a supermarket on Cranbrook Road, Barkingside. But the drama didn’t stop there.
Shocking attack inside the shop
As he tried to make his escape between 2pm and 2.15pm, the thug launched a brutal assault on three staff members and a security guard. One worker was stabbed, while another was left with a broken nose in the shocking unprovoked attack.
Police hunt suspect caught on CCTV
Detective Constable Mohammed Abdullah of the Met’s East Area Command said: “The CCTV images of the suspect are very clear, and I would like help in identifying this man.”
Community left shaken
DC Abdullah added: “The vicious and unprovoked attack has had a profound impact on members of staff at the shop and shocked the local community.”
How to help catch the attacker
If you recognise this man or have any information, contact police on 101 quoting CAD 3946/13Dec. You can also give info anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
