A shopkeeper uses a mop to scare off a multi-recidivist

A knife-wielding robber caused panic in Derby and Ilkeston. In a surprising scene, a shopkeeper tried to fend him off with a mop! The same individual is said to have committed seven robberies in five weeks, taking large sums of money without injuring his victims. Local police are stepping up their patrols, including plainclothes officers and armed units, to ensure security. Authorities are encouraging anyone to come forward with information to help identify him quickly.