Three security guards tackled a woman who allegedly tried to steal from a branch of Iceland.
She was seen clutching a green shopping bag in the supermarket.
A man was seen with his foot in the automatic doors but he was stopped from getting in.
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An alarm could be heard going off in the background as shocked shoppers watched on.
The woman ended up on the floor of the shop in Watney Street, Stepney, east London on Saturday (8 Jun).
One of the guards said: “Call the police.”
Goods were seen spread across the floor of the supermarket.
The woman then said: “Let me go bruv
“Let me out now.”
A customer filmed the melee in a one minute and 50 second video on their mobile phone, as reported on Need To Know.
The woman and the man then fled the shop.
Local Steve Smith fumed: “They all think they can get away with it now.”
Another added: “That area is wild.
“I used to live around the corner from there ages ago.”
Mo joked: “Another day in paradise hey.”
A fourth said: “If I ever turn to shoplifting I will also use a Waitrose bag.
“I have standards.”
Iceland and the Met Police have been approached for comment.
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