By 1news.co.nz and is republished with permission
A security guard has been injured after a group armed with weapons allegedly attempted to rob a store in the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill this afternoon.
Around four or five people had approached the store on Stoddard Rd when they were stopped by a security guard just after 4pm, a police spokesperson told 1News.
The security guard was then assaulted as staff inside the store dropped a security grille to prevent the group from entering.
Footage of the assault provided to 1News shows the security guard appearing to be assaulted with a hammer
“The offenders tried to smash their way through the door but were unsuccessful and fled in a car,” police said.
The car was found abandoned “a short distance away”.
The security guard sustained minor injuries.
Police say the weapons did not involve firearms.
Inquiries are underway to identify and locate the people allegedly involved.
