AN ASDA security guard was stabbed inside a store yesterday – as the knifeman remains on the loose over a day later.
The 30-year-old victim was found with stab wounds to his thigh at the branch in Stepney Green, London at around midday.
UKNIPThe man was found in an Asda store in Stepney Green, London[/caption]
Inquiries by the Met Police are ongoing, with a huge hunt for the attacker underway.
The forced confirmed no arrests have yet been made.
The victim’s injuries are believed to be “non threatening and non life changing”.
Ambulance services were called to the incident at 11:46am, with paramedics reaching the scene three minutes later.
After emergency treatment, the injured security officer was taken to a major trauma centre nearby.
Meanwhile, police cordoned off the area – part of a large retail park with Currys and Halfords stores next-door.
An Asda 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.”
UKNIPThe supermarket was put on lockdown following the attack[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
