A staff member at Asda was stabbed during an attack in Stepney Green.

Police cordoned off the Asda at Anchor Retail Park, Stepney Green, yesterday (November 5) at 11.43am.

The victim, a 30-year-old man who is thought to be security at the shop, was found with stab wounds to his thigh.

He was treated at the scene and was then taken to a major trauma centre.

His injuries have been assessed as non-life-threatening and non-life-changing.

Asda has now shared out a comment following the attack.

A spokesperson for the supermarket said: "We are in contact with our colleague and are providing ongoing support to him.

“Our thoughts are with him, as well as any colleagues or customers that witnessed this incident. Next week marks Respect for Shopworkers Week, and this incident further highlights the urgent need for stronger protections for retail workers.

“We continue to advocate for acts of violence or abuse against retail workers to be recognised as a standalone criminal offence. No colleague should come to work in fear of being attacked."

Police at AsdaPolice at Asda (Image: @CrimeLDN)

Police have launched urgent investigations to identify and arrest the suspect.

As of now, no arrests have been made and enquiries continue.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 11:43hrs on Tuesday, 5 November to reports of a stabbing inside a store at Anchor Retail Park, Stepney Green.

“Officers and London Ambulance Service attended.

“At the scene a member of store staff, a man aged in his 30’s, was found with stab wounds to his thigh.

“He was taken to hospital where his injuries were deemed non-life threatening and non-life changing.

“Urgent enquiries are underway to identify and apprehend the suspect.

“At this early stage there has been no arrest. Enquiries are ongoing.”