Armed robbers put a shop worker in hospital during a violent raid at a supermarket.
One thug - who was armed with a gun - left the 22-year-old man neededing stiches after attacking him during the robbery in Airdrie.
Police swooped to seal off the area around the Tesco Express in High Street, as they hunted the raiders.
The two raiders, who were wearing balaclavas, burst into the store at around 11.20pm on Sunday and threatened the three male members of staff with a knife and firearm.
They fled the store with a three-figure sum of cash, leaving the workers “extremely distressed”.
Police said the pair were last seen getting into a grey or silver car and heading towards the town centre.
The injured man was taken to Monklands General Hospital where he was treated for a facial injury.
He was later released.
Police stresseed the firearm was not discharged at any time during the robbery.
Detective Sergeant Kenny Dalrymple, from Coatbridge CID, said: “This was a very traumatic experience for the three men who were working with the shop.
“I’d like to speak to anyone who may have seen the suspects hanging around outside the shop, or the vehicle parked in the car park prior to the robbery taking place.
“I believe that there were some people who attended at the shop but found it closed and these people could hold vital information and I urge them to contact police immediately.”
The first suspect is described as 6ft 1in tall and of stocky build.
Police said the second suspect was 5ft 9in, and of thin build.
Both were wearing dark clothing and balaclavas.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Coatbridge CID on 101.
rebecca.gray@eveningtimes.co.uk
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