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Shopkeeper fights off armed robbers with chilli powder

A shopkeeper saw off three armed robbers, with the help of a tub of chilli powder.

Three men entered Baba Food City in Runfold Avenue, Luton, with two handguns and a knife on Saturday night, police said.

They left empty handed when the chilli powder, stored under a till for self defence, was thrown at them.

24 April 2018

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