Lidl security guard and shop worker attacked by suspected shoplifters in Finsbury Park, north London
This is the terrifying moment a Lidl security guard and shop worker were attacked by suspected shoplifters.
Police are investigating after a supermarket security guard and shop worker were attacked by suspected shoplifters. The violent scenes were caught on camera at Lidl in Finsbury Park, north London on Tuesday (June 9).
The violence erupted after the guard at the shop detained a suspect at around 9pm. Two attackers then repeatedly punched a nearby shop worker at the entrance to the store. The guard then turned around to stop the attack, before the gang of five thugs ran off.
The video footage shows them throwing bottles and attacking the security guard, who attempted to fight back. Onlookers can be heard pleading with the gang to stop as shocked workers witness their colleague being repeatedly hit and kicked.
Footage was shot by travel YouTuber Stafa Campbell who posts on his channel ‘Stafa is Live'.
A Met spokesperson said: “Police were called at around 21:12hrs on Tuesday, 9 June to a supermarket on Seven Sisters Road, Finsbury Park following reports of an altercation. It was reported that two men, a staff member in his 30s and a security guard in his 20s, were assaulted by a group of people who were believed to be shoplifting.
“Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and treated the two employees at the scene for minor injuries. We understand the concern such incidents cause to retail workers and local communities.
“While the suspects left the scene prior to officers' arrival, we are doing everything possible to identify and locate those responsible. Enquiries remain ongoing and no arrests have been made at this stage.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CAD 8067/09JUN or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”
A Lidl spokesperson said: “We are in close cooperation with the police and as this is an ongoing investigation, we are unable to provide further details at this time, but we can confirm that the store is trading as usual and the safety and security of our colleagues and customers is of the highest importance to us.”