A shopkeeper working in Grand Parade in North Finchley was victim to a stabbing during a daylight robbery.
The incident occurred when two members of staff, working at a local jeweller, were involved in a struggle with the suspect. The male member of staff being stabbed whilst the female victim sustained a laceration to her hand.
The male victim was quickly taken to a local hospital with what was declared to be “a non-life-threatening injury”.
Police said the attacker made off with a number of stolen items, one of which being the victims’ bank cards.
Met Police rushed to the scene to deal with the emergency. While detectives were conducting CCTV enquiries, an officer spotted a suspect in Finchley High Road. Police confronted the person, who then threatened officers with a large kitchen knife, Scotland Yard said. A taser was deployed, police said.
A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of having committed robbery and grievous bodily harm with intent. He has been taken to a north London police station where he remains in custody.
Detective Sergeant Gary Taylor said: “Sadly, this incident is also an example of the dangers police officers face day in, day out while protecting the communities they serve. Luckily, no officers were harmed during the confrontation with the suspect as they were able to bring the situation to a safe conclusion.
“Violence towards police officers or members of the public will not be tolerated and we are dedicated to ensuring such offenders are swiftly brought to justice.”
