A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a shop assistant was shot in the face last night.
The offender allegedly fired an air gun several times while robbing Vetry’s convenience store in East Street, Epsom, at about 8.45pm.
Two shots hit a woman, in her 30s, in the face and she was taken to St George’s Hospital. A till drawer was stolen from the store and police found it discarded nearby a short time later.
A 17-year-old boy was subsequently arrested and remains in police custody at present.
Detective Inspector Paul Gordon, said: "This was a terrifying ordeal for the victims it and no doubt the experience will stay with them for some time.
"Officers will fully support those caught up in this horrendous crime and will do all they can to bring the person responsible to justice.
"I urge anyone who has information on this incident to contact officers as a matter of urgency, anything you disclose will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
"This incident is likely to frighten other shop owners and businesses in the area and I would urge those concerned about safety and security in their stores to visit the Surrey Police website for advice or contact your local safer neighbourhood team, where specialist officers will be able to assist."
Anyone with information should call Surrey Police on 101, quoting reference 45140009372, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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