Detectives are hunting a meat cleaver-wielding robber who terrorised a shopkeeper.

The masked attacker raided a London newsagents in east London for the sake of £40 from the till.

He narrowly avoided goring the terrified worker when he swung the weapon and narrowly avoided striking his face.

The Met has released a CCTV image of the suspect and are appealing for information.

It happened just after 2pm on July in the Forest Gate are of the capital.

Investigators described the man, who concealed his face with a balaclava, as being of ‘large build’.

A description also said he has a circular shaped tattoo on the inside of his right forearm.

Police are appealing for ‘anyone who may know the man’s identity’ to get in touch.

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