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Moment Tesco shoppers flee in terror as masked man with ‘axe’ goes on rampage

Terrifying footage has emerged of a masked man chasing shoppers through Tesco swinging what appears to be an axe.

Customers and staff can be seen fleeing in fear, with some abandoning their baskets, as the man bursts through a door and charges towards them.

One of the petrified shoppers appears to be holding a baby, while another desperately grabs a woman as they run to safety.

The shocking incident happened on Tuesday at around 10.14pm at the store in Purley Way, Croydon in South London.

The suspect, who looks to be covering part of his face with a scarf, is still at large.

In the clip he can be seen calmly walking towards the group of shoppers before breaking into a sprint and waving the object above his head.

A man in a hi-vis – seemingly unaware of what’s happening – watches the shoppers flee before running away himself as the man comes through a door.

A Met Police spokesman said the man had caused damage to the store and had left before they arrived.

The spokesman added: "Police were called on January 22 at 10.14pm to a supermarket in Purley Way to reports of a man in possession of a hammer.

"Officers attended and were informed the man had caused damage to the store.

"The suspect left prior to police arrival.

"A search of the area took place but he was not found. Enquiries are ongoing to trace him.

"No arrests at this stage. Officers from Croydon are investigating."

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