Man seriously injured during attempted robbery at Sussex shop

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured during an attempted robbery at a shop in Sussex.
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Sussex Police said at around 10.30pm on Saturday, September 19, a man is reported to have entered The Drive Store, in Church Road, Hove, and demanded cash.

After being refused, he allegedly produced a machete and attacked one of the occupants in the shop, who was taken to hospital with a serious hand injury.

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A police spokesman said: “The suspect left the scene emptied handed, and is believed to have made off north up The Drive.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the attempted robberyPolice are appealing for witnesses to the attempted robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses to the attempted robbery

“He is described as a Middle Eastern man aged between 21 and 27, dressed all in black, and wore a hooded top with the hood up.

“There was a lot of foot traffic in the area at the time, and police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or saw anything suspicious in the area around that time – or anyone with any relevant dash cam or CCTV – to come forward.

“You can report it online or call 101, quoting serial 1747 of 19/09.

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“You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.

“This is believed to be an isolated incident, and the public can expect a heightened police presence in the area in the meantime as enquiries continue.”

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