Masked armed robbers attack shop assistant

TWO masked armed robbers attacked staff at a betting shop in Hornsey before fleeing with cash. The robbery happened at Ladbrokes in Campsbourne Parade, just off Hornsey High Street, at about 11.15am on Sunday (September 6). The robbers threatened staff wi

TWO masked armed robbers attacked staff at a betting shop in Hornsey before fleeing with cash.

The robbery happened at Ladbrokes in Campsbourne Parade, just off Hornsey High Street, at about 11.15am on Sunday (September 6).

The robbers threatened staff with a gun and demanded money. The 32-year-old manager of the premises required medical treatment after being hit on the back - which caused bruising.

The suspects, believed to be men, are described as 6ft 3ins and 5ft 8ins tall. They were wearing balaclavas and dark clothing. They fled up Hornsey High Street into Birkbeck Road.

Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to contact Det Sgt Adam Rodger on 020-8358 1751, or to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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