Man stabbed inside Asda in front of horrified shoppers and rushed to major trauma centre as cops seal off store
A MAN has been stabbed inside an Asda in front of horrified shoppers, prompting paramedics to rush him to a major trauma centre as cops seal off the scene.
Police have cordoned off an Asda in Stepney Green following reports of a stabbing.
Ambulance workers rushed to the scene where a man was treated and taken to a major trauma centre.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 11.46am today (5 November) to reports of a stabbing at Anchor Rail Park, Mile End Road.
“We sent resources, including an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast response car and an incident response officer.
“Our first paramedics arrived on the scene in three minutes.
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“We treated a man at the scene and took him to a major trauma centre.”
Officers have remained stationed outside the shop, taping off the area as they begin investigating the attack.
An Asda spokesperson told The Sun: "We are in contact with our colleague and are providing ongoing support to him.
"Our thoughts are with him, as well as any colleagues or customers that witnessed this incident.
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"Next week marks Respect for Shopworkers Week, and this incident further highlights the urgent need for stronger protections for retail workers.
QWe continue to advocate for acts of violence or abuse against retail workers to be recognised as a standalone criminal offence.
"No colleague should come to work in fear of being attacked."
