Masked man left shopkeeper hospitalised after shooting in the head with a BB gun

Police are searching for a man who left a shopkeeper hospitalised after shooting him in the head with a BB gun in New Cross.

A man in possession of an ‘air-powered weapon’ entered a shop on New Cross Road at around midnight on February 24 and made demands for cash.

The man threatened the male member of staff with the BB gun and, when the demands were not met, repeatedly shot the shopkeeper in the body and head before escaping without any money.

The victim underwent surgery to remove two pellets from his body and he has been left with permanent scarring.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 40 years of age, with a London accent and wearing a patterned face mask.

Detective Constable Claudine Manning, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “I am appealing to anyone who was in or around the New Cross Road area at around midnight on 24 February.

“The victim of this incident suffered a terrifying ordeal. We remain committed to finding the man responsible and holding him accountable for his actions.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 638/24Feb. Alternatively, you can leave information anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.