"Many Photos" - Tesco ‘axe’ attack – terrifying moment armed man chases shoppers and staff

TERRIFYING video footage shows a man running at staff and shoppers wielding what appears be an AXE.

The shocking incident took place on Tuesday evening in the Tesco in Purley, south London.

This is the moment a masked man runs at shoppers wielding an ‘axe’ in Tesco

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A clip of CCTV footage, reportedly from the store, shows staff desperately fleeing a masked man — who is still at large.

Cops say they were told the attacker “caused damage to the store” and fled the scene before officers arrived.

A video of the incident has been shared thousands of times on social media showing terrified people running and helping each other get to safety.

The masked menace can be seen following them with a tool in his hand as he bursts through a set of doors in pursuit.

He raises the weapon over his head and brings it swinging down while a woman stands just feet away.

Enquiries are ongoing to trace him

Metropolitan Police spokesperson

The clip ends with the man, who has the bottom half of his face covered, chasing the petrified crowd out of view.

Now cops are hunting the suspect.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Police were called on Tuesday, 22 January at 22:14 hours 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.

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“No arrests at this stage.

“Officers from Croydon are investigating.”

Tesco has been contacted for comment.

The man was said to have fled the scene before cops arrived

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The attack took place in the Tesco in Purley, south London

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