Cash driver stabbed in robbery attempt

G4S COURIER WAS ATTACKED OUTSIDE BANK IN YIEWSLEY HIGH STREER

A CASH delivery driver was stabbed in Yiewsley High Street during what police believe was an attempted robbery outside a bank.

Two men, aged 41 and 50, have been arrested after the G4S courier was stabbed in his forearm outside the Nationwide branch in Yiewsley, West Drayton .

Met Police’s Flying Sqaud , which investigates commercial robberies, attended the scene at around 8.30pm on Monday February 5.

London Ambulance Service also attended and treated the courier at the scene before taking him to hospital for treatment.

His injuries were deemed to be non life-threatening and he was later discharged from hospital.

Head of operational risk for G4S Cash Solutions, Gareth Skinner, said: “One of our cash crews was the victim of a vicious attack during a routine service on the High Street in West Drayton.

“Our courier suffered an injury to his forearm and received treatment in hospital. He is now recovering at home and has understandably been left shaken by this attack.

“We are working closely with the Metropolitan Police while they investigate this serious assault.”

The two men have been arrested on A G4S Security van was cordoned off after a driver was stabbed in the arm in Yiewsley High Street suspicion of robbery and are being held at west London police stations.

The G4S cash truck, which was parked at the side of the road, was taped off along with the Nationwide branch and other stores in High Street while police investigated the incident.

A Nationwide spokesman said: “We’re aware of an incident outside our branch in West Drayton and are supporting the police and G4S with their investigation. It wouldn’t be appropriate for us to comment further.” The driver has been dishcharged from hospital and is recovering at home after the attack on Monday February 5