Man injured in armed raid on Derbyshire store
Armed with crowbars, the two masked men forced their way into the warehouse of Tesco Express, in Cranfleet Way, Long Eaton, shortly after 6am yesterday (Tuesday, October 21), threatening a member of staff and telling him to open a safe and tills.
Following a scuffle, the robbers were thought to have fled empty–handed.
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Hide AdAfterwards, the member of staff was taken to Nottingham Queen’s Medical Centre for treatment of non–life threatening head injuries.
One of the offenders was of slight build, about 5ft 9ins tall, while the second was about 6ft tall.
Both of the robbers were dressed in dark clothing and wore dark Balaclavas over their faces.
Detectives investigating the offence want to hear from witnesses or anyone who might know the people responsible.
Anyone with information should call Derbyshire police on 101, quoting crime reference 44582/14. You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.