A Wallsend supermarket worker in his 50s was hospitalised in a critical condition after reports he was assaulted by a customer inside the store on Monday afternoon.
Several NSW Ambulance units responded to the call just after 2.30pm where, on arrival at the Koreka Street shopping village, they found the 52-year-old employee unconscious. A spokesperson for the Ambulance said the man went into cardiac arrest a short time later.
Paramedics worked to treat the employee at the scene before he was rushed to John Hunter Hospital. A spokesperson for the Hospital said Monday evening that the man remained in a critical condition.
Newcastle Police have commenced inquiries, and were told that a male customer fled the scene toward Fogo Street after the incident.
Anyone who may have information has been urged to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
