More than £5k raised for Chesham Bois shop worker after axe attack

Thames Valley Police want to speak to two men following robberies in Buckinghamshire

A fundraiser to help a shop worker who was attacked with an axe by two robbers has raised over £5,000.

The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the incident at Chesham Bois Store, Buckinghamshire, on Thursday.

Thames Valley Police have appealed for witnesses and information.

Markus Green, the shop's manager, thanked the community for their support and said the incident was unusual.

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Police said men entered the store on Bois lane at about 17:30 GMT and one was carrying an axe.

After making threats, one of the the men walked behind the counter towards the till and hit the shop worker on the head with the back end of the axe causing "significant injuries", they added.

Markus Green, the shop's manager, thanked customers for their support

Mr Green, 54, said: "It is a cliché to say it doesn't happen here but it really doesn't.

"It is a nice lovely village, we have a great community, and we're all shocked and saddened by what happened."

He said customers sending supportive cards and starting an online fundraiser "has really floored us".

He added: "Everyone in the community is affected, a lot of people are deeply saddened and moved by this."

The shop worker is now recovering at home after being released from hospital on Monday.

The incident came after a robbery took place in Amersham on Wednesday.

Thames Valley Police said a staff member had been threatened with a knife before number of items were stolen.