Security worker attacked with a machete at Glasgow shopping centre
The robbers got away with more than £10,000 in cash
A G4S worker's been attacked with a machete and robbed off a five-figure sum in the east end of Glasgow.
The 60-year-old man was assaulted by two men at the Forge Shopping Centre yesterday as he was loading the Santander ATM around 19.55 when he was approached from behind.
One of the pair hit the victim with a machete whilst the other grabbed the cash box with a five-figure sum inside.
The duo escaped in a blue Skoda Fabia, which was confirmed stolen and then found burnt out in Inverleith Street shortly afterwards.
The victim's in a stable condition in Glasgow Royal Infirmary where he's being treated for a hand injury.
Police are returning to the scene later and will examine CCTV footage to establish exactly what happened.
The first suspect, who was carrying the machete, is described as white, 6ft in height, and was wearing a light grey zipper, black trousers and black trainers.
The second suspect is described as white, 6ft1 in height, and was wearing a black jacket with the hood up, grey tracksuit bottoms and black trainers.
Detective Inspector Alasdair Barlow from the Community Investigation Unit based at Govan said:
"This was a violent and premeditated attack and it is vital that we trace the two despicable individuals involved.
“Officers will be at the scene today conducting door to door enquiries as well as examining CCTV footage to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
“The incident occurred near to the cinema and there would have been members of the public in and around the shopping centre at the time. I would appeal to anyone who noticed anything at all suspicious to please get in touch as you may have information to assist with our investigation.
“I would also appeal to anyone who was in the area of Inverleith Street shortly after the robbery took place, who may have noticed a blue Skoda Fabia or two men acting suspiciously, to come forward.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact the Community Investigation Unit based at Govan via 101, quoting incident number 2813 of Tuesday 2 January 2017. Alternatively you can call CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where details can be given in confidence.