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03/11/2015
Man Shot In Face With Pellet Gun During Robbery In Brixton
A man has been shot in the face with a pellet gun during a robbery in Brixton, south London.
The 44-year-old employee has been treated in hospital for his injuries however he needs surgery to remove ball-bearing like pellets from his eyes.
Two men entered the Phambra Foodstore in Lyham Road at around 8.35pm on Sunday.
The men stole the cash register and ran off towards Thornbury Road.
The Metropolitan Police have released CCTV footage of the robbery and appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/LM)
The 44-year-old employee has been treated in hospital for his injuries however he needs surgery to remove ball-bearing like pellets from his eyes.
Two men entered the Phambra Foodstore in Lyham Road at around 8.35pm on Sunday.
The men stole the cash register and ran off towards Thornbury Road.
The Metropolitan Police have released CCTV footage of the robbery and appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/LM)
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