Pellet Gun Robber Shot Shopkeeper

Police are hunting this suspected midnight robber, who fired two pellets from his air gun into the head and body of a south-east London shopkeeper.

At approximately 00.05am on February 24, a man in possession of an air-powered weapon entered the shop in New Cross Road, New Cross and made demands for cash.

The man threatened the male member of staff with a ‘BB gun’ and when demands were not met, repeatedly shot the shopkeeper in the body and head.

The victim went to a south London hospital, where he underwent surgery to remove two pellets from his body. 

He has been left with permanent scarring.

The suspect escaped with no money.

He is described as a white male, approximately 40 years of age, with a London accent and wearing a patterned face mask.

Detective Constable Claudine Manning, from the Metropolitan Police's Specialist Crime Command, said: “I am appealing to anyone who was in or around the New Cross Road area at around midnight on 24 February - do you recall seeing the man pictured above?

“The victim of this incident suffered a terrifying ordeal. We remain committed to finding the man responsible and holding him accountable for his actions.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 638/24Feb. 

Alternatively, you can leave information anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.