Saturday, April 27, 2024

Man injured in robbery at Esso Tweedside

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POLICE ARE TODAY investigating a robbery at the Tweedside Road gas station in St Michael.

Witnesses toldĀ NATION Online around 5:45 this morning, a man, armed with a cutlass, robbed and injured a male attendant of an estimated $200.

It is understood, what could have been a worse injury was quelled when by-standers were made aware of the incident and rushed to the attendantā€™s assistance, fending off the attacker.

The good Samaritans chased the robber, but he eventually escaped. The attendant is said to be ā€œokayā€ as the injury received was not life threatening, however he is still a bit shaken. (SDB Media)

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