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Two men arrested after armed robbery in Plaistow

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Uche Amako

Published: 4:01 PM November 1, 2013    Updated: 9:58 AM October 13, 2020
Forensics investigate the shooting of two shop workers at Show Supermarket in High Street, Plaistow,

Forensics investigate the shooting of two shop workers at Show Supermarket in High Street, Plaistow, London. - Credit: Archant

Two men have been arrested by police in connection with the shooting of two shop workers during an armed robbery in Plaistow last night.

One man in his 50s is in a critical condition and the other in his 40s is in a stable condition in hospital after they were gunned down outside Show Supermarket in High St at around midnight.

Anyone with information is being asked to call detectives on 020-8345 4226 or anonymously Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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