Armed Lidl shoplifting suspect stopped by public, police say

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Image caption, The man attacked staff at Lidl in Winson Green, police say
  • Author, Maisie Olah
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, West Midlands

A suspected shoplifter who was armed with a knife has been detained by members of the public and staff in a supermarket, police have said.

West Midlands Police said a man attacked staff at the Lidl store on Dudley Road in Winson Green, Birmingham, at about 12:30 BST.

Two men suffered cuts to their hands, one of whom was taken to hospital.

A man, aged 36, who was held on suspicion of wounding and possession of a knife, was also taken to hospital.

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