Shop assistant threatened with knives in Hainault

Police were called to a shop in Manford Way (credit: Google Maps)

A shop assistant in Hainault was threatened with knives by a group who stole items from the store.

Police were called to reports that a group of teenage girls had stolen items and damaged the door of a shop in Manford Way at 6.10pm on Friday, 8 September.

Two of the girls were armed with knives and also threatened the shop worker.

The girls made off prior to police arrival.

A knife was recovered close to the scene.

There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD7169/8Sep.

Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.