A shopkeeper fought off a hooded armed robber despite being stabbed several times.
CCTV footage has been released of the attack on a worker at an off-licence in High Street, Whitton, south west London, just after 10pm on Sunday December 23.
Two hooded men came into the shop. One barged behind the counter shouting "open the till" and knifed him repeatedly, while the other pulled off his turban.
The victim, who is in his 40s, fought off the attackers and they left without taking anything from the shop.
The knifeman is black, around 5ft 11in and was wearing a dark hooded coat, jeans, black trainers and blue and grey gloves. His accomplice was white, also around 5ft 11in, wearing a dark blue all-weather jacket, a grey tracksuit, black trainers and orange gloves.
They both ran off in the direction of Percy Road.
Detective Constable Mike Deans said: "This was a vicious attack on a man who was simply just doing his job at his place of work, a place where he should feel safe. The attack has understandably left the victim extremely distressed.
"It is through pure luck that the victim did not receive more serious injuries. I would appeal to anyone who recognises the two men in the CCTV to contact police as a matter of urgency so we can bring those responsible for this heinous crime to justice."
Anyone with information can contact police on 07881 352 381 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
By Margaret Davis
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