Watch: Axeman Wrestled By Shopkeepers

A robber armed with an axe was thwarted by two shopkeepers who wrestled him to the ground.

CCTV pictures show 28-year-old Errol Woodger wearing a balaclava attempting to smash open a cash register at the convenience store in Greenwich, southeast London.

But two members of staff manage to grab him and hold him until the police arrived.

At Woolwich Crown Court, Woodger pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and possessing an axe. He was jailed for four years.

Detective Constable Laura Hills said: "I would like to commend the victims for their extreme bravery ... Greenwich will be a safer place with Woodger behind bars."