Supermarket workers stabbed, punched over allegedly stolen underwear and Nutella
A man and woman have been charged after a supermarket owner was stabbed over alleged stolen underwear and Nutella in Sydney's north-west yesterday.
Police believe two staff members attempted to stop the pair who they suspected of shoplifting at the IGA store on Garfield Road in Riverstone about 4.15pm.
The 47-year-old supermarket owner suffered stab wounds to his side and chest, while a staff member was allegedly punched in the face.
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A man and woman have been charged after the IGA worker was stabbed. Nine
Exclusive CCTV footage showed how the incident unfolded.
The owner, clenching his side from being allegedly stabbed, chased after the pair and grabbed the woman's trolley.
The man allegedly tried to free his accomplice, who then punched a young worker in the face.
Emergency services were called to the supermarket and the 47-year-old owner was rushed to Westmead Hospital, where he underwent surgery.
Workers at Riverstone Village described him as a friendly person.
Police seized a knife at the scene, which has been sent for forensic examination.
A 31-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were arrested within minutes.
CCTV footage captured the moment the workers chased after the pair. Nine
The supermarket owner was allegedly stabbed while another worker was punched. Nine
The man has been charged with wounding a person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, while the woman was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and larceny.
The man, who is from Fairfield East, and the woman, from Wetherill Park, were refused bail overnight and appeared in Blacktown Local Court today.
The man did not apply for bail while the woman was granted bail.
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