A Tesco worker was slashed in the ankle following an altercation at a store in Enfield.
Two males entered the store on Savoy parade at around 6.40am on Tuesday when they were challenged by security staff about an apparent shoplifting offence.
During an altercation, one member of staff received a slash wound to the ankle.
The injured man was taken to hospital for treatment however his condition is not life threatening.
One of the men was arrested at the scene on suspicion of GBH and remains in custody.
The second suspect made off from the scene and police are continuing to trace him.
The store was closed with investigations continuing.
