Terrifying new footage shows the moment machete-wielding thieves smashed their way into a jewellers on a moped before going on a theft spree.
Four figures clad in black and motor helmets raided a Turkish gold shop in Green Lanes, north London, on Tuesday morning, but brave locals fought back as they tried to get away.
CCTV footage from the shop now shows the chaos from a new angle with one of the men threatening onlookers with a machete whilst another passes fistfuls of jewellery to the getaway driver on the moped.
Further footage from inside the shop shows the moped driver ram the bike straight through the front door as a customer spoke to the shop attendant.
The other men then rush in and begin smashing the glass cabinets to snatch the jewellery, terrifying the two women who run to the back for safety.
Previously released footage recorded by on of the onlookers shows the view from across the street.
Two of the group remain outside, one sitting on a bike and the other patrolling the pavement, waving a huge machete to ward off any intervention.
But one passerby confronts the watchman with a wooden broom, charging towards him and using the handle to defend against wild swipes of the blade.
Further footage from inside the shop shows the moped driver ram the bike straight through the front door as a customer spoke to the shop attendant
The other men then rush in and begin smashing the glass cabinets to snatch the jewellery, terrifying the two women who run to the back for safety
Terrifying new footage shows the moment machete-wielding thieves smashed their way into a jewellers on a moped before going on a theft spree
The other two emerge from the shop clutching large shopping bags, apparently stuffed with stolen goods, and jump onto their bikes – while a man bellows ‘thieves’ at the top of his voice.
Both bikes move off, but one of the rear passengers stumbles and struggles to mount the bike – giving members of the public another opportunity to strike.
Some hurl bottles in an attempt to knock him off the escape vehicle.
A different man armed with the broom gives chase, while another sprints across the road brandishing a saw at the blundering thief.
Police swooped on the scene after receiving calls about an armed robbery, but have not made any arrests.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police told the Mail: ‘Police were called at 10:04hrs on Tuesday, 24 February following reports of an armed robbery at a shop on Green Lanes, Islington.
‘During the incident, a number of members of the public attempted to prevent the suspects from making off. No injuries were reported.
‘Officers arrived on scene at 10:08hrs and an investigation is ongoing, with officers working quickly to secure evidence and identify suspects. At this stage, no arrests have been made.
‘Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting CAD 2319/24Feb or, to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.’
