A Coles worker is fighting for his life in hospital after trying to stop a suspected shoplifter from leaving the store without paying.
The shopper entered the self-service area of ​​a Coles supermarket on Patrick Street, Blacktown, in Sydney’s west, shortly before 6.30pm on Sunday.
The shopper was detained by a 64-year-old supermarket worker after allegedly trying to leave the store without paying for his items.
However, the man pushed the employee, who fell backwards and hit his head on the floor.
The Coles worker was treated by paramedics and rushed to Westmead Hospital.
The Coles worker was treated by paramedics and rushed to Westmead Hospital.
His condition worsened and he remains in critical condition.
Officers attached to Blacktown Police Area Command arrested a 25-year-old man at a house in the neighboring suburb of Schofields over the incident.
He was taken to Blacktown police station where he was charged with reckless grievous bodily harm and two counts of robbery.
He was refused bail to appear at Blacktown Local Court today.