Man in life-threatening condition after jewellery store robbery

Summarised from 3 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 14 Nov, 20:26 · Archive

A man is fighting for his life after six men robbed a jewellery shop in Peterborough and assaulted staff.

Emergency services were called to Lala Jewellers on Gladstone Street, Peterborough, at around 11.50am on Saturday. Six men entered the store, with two reportedly wearing white, traditional Pakistani clothing. Two employees behind the counter were assaulted and shelves were emptied before the men fled in separate vehicles.

One employee, a 50-year-old man, was seriously injured and rushed to hospital, where he remains in a life-threatening condition. The other employee, a 30-year-old man, suffered minor injuries.

Detective Inspector Tracy Sawyer said the incident was 'very concerning' and that police were carrying out extensive enquiries to identify those responsible. She appealed for anyone in the Gladstone Street area at the time of the robbery to come forward with information.

Police are particularly keen to hear from people who may have CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage from the area. Those with information should contact police online or via 101, quoting reference 35/88602/26. Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

How it is being reported

• Man fighting for life in hospital after robbery at jewellery storeA man is fighting for his life in hospital after a robbery at Lala Jewellers in Peterborough.Ely Standard · 14 Nov, 20:07
• Man fighting for life in hospital after robbery at jewellery storeA man is fighting for his life in hospital after a robbery at Lala Jewellers in Peterborough.Cambs Times · 14 Nov, 20:07
• Peterborough politicians speak out after ‘horrific and violent act’ at city jewellersReports man suffered ‘serious’ injuries in ‘stabbing’ at jewellery shop on Gladstone StreetPeterborough Telegraph · 14 Nov, 19:55
• POLICE UPDATE: Man fighting for life after six men rob Peterborough jewellery storePolice are appealing for information following a robbery in Peterborough, where six men entered the store and assaulted two employees, leaving one in a life-threatening condition.Peterborough Telegraph · 14 Nov, 19:25
• Peterborough MP speaks out after ‘horrific and violent act’ at city jewellersReports man suffered ‘serious’ injuries in ‘stabbing’ at jewellery shop on Gladstone StreetPeterborough Telegraph · 14 Nov, 18:10
• Major police presence at jewellers in Peterborough after reported stabbingResidents report a robbery and stabbing at the shopPeterborough Telegraph · 14 Nov, 17:45

In this story: Lala Jewellers · Gladstone Street · Peterborough · Detective Inspector Tracy Sawyer

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