Staff Brutally Attacked in Shanklin Co-op Robbery
A shop assistant was threatened and violently assaulted during a daring robbery at a Co-op supermarket in Shanklin this evening.
Masked Thug Wields Crowbar in Shocking Raid
The terrifying incident unfolded at around 10:30pm at the Co-op on Arthurs Hill. Witnesses say a masked man stormed into the store carrying a crowbar. One shopper said, “It all happened so fast. The man hit the staff member in the face and smashed a pole on the counter. He was shouting, ‘Give me the money, do it faster!’”
Staff Injured and Bloodied in Violent Hold-up
The attacker grew impatient and lashed out again, striking the shop assistant because she was too slow. The victim was left bleeding heavily from her nose. An ambulance was called to treat her injuries as police sealed off the store.
Police Hunt Fleeing Thief Near Cliff Path
The criminal fled the scene, running towards Cliff Path in Shanklin. Hampshire Police have not disclosed how much cash, if any, was stolen, nor whether this attack is connected to other recent robberies in the area.
Officers are now appealing for witnesses who saw the man loitering in or near the shop before the violent robbery. Anyone with information is urged to contact Hampshire Police on 101.
