Moment fearless woman tackled weapon-wielding robber as he threatened shopkeeper before fleeing empty-handed

 This is the terrifying moment a customer confronted a would-be robber after he stormed into a shop and demanded money.

CCTV footage shows a woman standing at the counter of a shop on Browning Road, Newham, east London, when a weapon-wielding thug wearing a balaclava enters on January 20.

The would-be robber appears to threaten the shopkeeper when he is confronted by the female customer. 

The Metropolitan Police were called to the store at around 2.10pm to reports  of an attempted robbery and enquiries are ongoing.

No arrests have been made. 

The would-be robber demanded money from the shop keeper after he entered the shop on Browning Road, Newham, east London, on January 20

The man, who is wearing a balaclava, is confronted by the female customer who tries to pull him away

He pulls what appears to be a stick from his coat and gestures to the shopkeeper to put money in his bag. 

But the female customers tries to pull the man away and pushes him towards the door as he continues to demand money.

The would-be robber raises the stick in the air before the woman pulls his arm down and is knocked to the floor.

Just seconds later the man in the balaclava flees the scene.  

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: 'Police were called at approximately 14.10hrs on Thursday, 20 January to reports of an attempted robbery at a shop in Browning Road, E12.

The customer tries to push the would-be robber towards the door as he places a bag on the counter

The customer continues to tackle the man in the balaclava before he flees the scene

'A man entered the shop in possession of what was described as a stick and demanded cash.

'He was challenged by a customer and a shop worker before leaving.

'Nothing was taken; no reports of any injuries.

'Enquiries into the circumstances continue; no arrests.'  

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 3806/20Jan.

Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.