AN investigation has been launched after a robbery at Brierfield shop on New Year’s Day.
The incident happened at around 8.40pm at Pam’s Convenience Store in Burnley Road when a man wearing a balaclava has entered the shop and demanded that the shopkeeper open the till, police said.
The shopkeeper managed to fight off the offender but sustained a small knife wound to the side of his head.
The man then left the shop and was seen getting into a grey new style Vauxhall Corsa which police believe was waiting in Lord Street.
MORE TOP STORIES:
DC Mick Smith said: “Thankfully the offender didn’t manage to get away with any money and although the shopkeeper did suffer a cut to the head, it wasn’t too serious.
“We need anyone who may have seen anything or has any information that could assist to get in contact with us as soon as possible.”
The offender is described as around 5ft 8ins, of average build and was wearing a black balaclava, a black jacket, blue jeans and black gloves.
Anyone with information can call CID on 01282 472715 or 101 quoting incident reference 1592 of January 1.
Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at Crimestoppers-uk.org.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel