Armed robbery thwarted by brave members of the public

THAMES Valley Police are appealing for the help of the public, after a garage owner and a customer were injured during an attempted robbery by two men, one armed with a hammer.

Police interviewing witnesses after the incident at Miles’ Garage, Haddenham yesterday (Image courtesy of Haddenham.Net)

A police statement reads: “Were you in Churchway Haddenham, this afternoon (Tuesday, August 9) at around 4pm?

“We’re currently at the scene of an attempted armed robbery when two men entered a garage (Miles’ garage), one carrying a hammer. They demanded cash. A bit of a scuffle ensued between the offenders and the man at the garage and a member of the public also in the garage.

The bump on the head of the brave customer, who struggled with  would-be robbers armed with a hammer (image courtesy of Haddenham.net)

“The two offenders then ran off, empty-handed — they even left their hammer. The two victims are being treated at the scene for injuries. It’s believed the two offenders are injured too.”

Anyone with any info or concerns about this incident is asked to call 101. Or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously https://crimestoppers-uk.org/