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CCTV footage captured the moment a courageous shopkeeper desperately fought a raider who was stealing his till.

The attacker went into the store and bought some Tic Tacs, then a chocolate bar before leaning over the counter and grabbing the till.

The shopkeeper, 21, bravely fought back to try to stop him - even wrestling with the thief by the door as he tried to flee.

He managed to retrieve the tray but the offender stole a small amount of cash and ran off down a nearby alleyway.

Police today released CCTV footage of the incident and urge anyone who recognises the offender to come forward.

The robbery happened at the Village News in Little Hulton in Salford, Greater Manchester at about 7.20pm on 21st March.

Detective Constable Jill Vescovi said: "As soon as the shopkeeper realised he was being robbed, he instinctively fought back and showed tremendous courage to try and stop this thief from robbing his store.

"Such was his tenacity that he managed to retrieve the till although sadly the thief did get away with the money.

"However, at least the shopkeeper was not injured.

"The incident was captured very clearly on CCTV and the offender made no effort whatsoever to conceal his identity, either through arrogance or ignorance, so we have an excellent image of him.

"I would therefore appeal to anyone who has information about the robbery itself, or who recognises the offender himself, to call us immediately."

Officers are urging people to look carefully at the CCTV images and come forward with any information that will lead to the arrest of the offender.

Anyone with information should call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.