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15/10/2013
Murder Investigation Launched After Shop Owner Pushed In Front Of Lorry
A murder investigation is underway after a shop owner was killed in east London when he was pushed in front a lorry.
According to police Shammi Atwal was pushed into the road in front of an oncoming lorry after chasing robbers from his shop in Barking.
It is understood that up to 10 men armed with metal bars entered the Glen & Co Cash & Carry on Monday morning.
It is believed that Mr Atwai defended his wife from the robbers before chasing them out of his premises.
Police urged any witnesses to contact them. The suspects are described as white males.
(MH/IT)
According to police Shammi Atwal was pushed into the road in front of an oncoming lorry after chasing robbers from his shop in Barking.
It is understood that up to 10 men armed with metal bars entered the Glen & Co Cash & Carry on Monday morning.
It is believed that Mr Atwai defended his wife from the robbers before chasing them out of his premises.
Police urged any witnesses to contact them. The suspects are described as white males.
(MH/IT)
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