Friday, August 20, 2010

Community Activists Shop Robbed

EMDAD RAHMAN: Help is sought after a business belonging to Respect Mayoral candidate and community activist Mahbub Mamun Alam was robbed in broad daylight yesterday.

Shop assistant Manirul Islam and Mr Alam's business partner were attacked during the violent robbery. Islam received on the scene first aid and treatment from paramedics at the scene of the crime. £250.00 was taken by the criminals, as well as 3 laptops and an I-phone.

The five suspects are described as black men in their late 20's.

Alam said; " three men entered the shop whilst two stayed outside. We have suffered injuries and it has been a very traumatic experience. We hope that witnesses will come forward with much needed information."

Anyone with information is requested to contact the Police.

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