Thugs slash an IGA worker with meat cleaver in Melbourne

A gang of armed thugs is at large after robbing a Melbourne supermarket and injuring a female employee on Sunday night.

Three men burst into the Wyndham Vale IGA at around 9.30pm and started making demands while threatening two workers with a meat cleaver, kitchen knife and large hammer.

One female employee sustained vicious cuts and gashes to her hands and arms, while another had a long knife blade held against her throat as the men robbed them store of cash and cigarettes.

The Victorian Police are investigating the hold-up of an IGA during which a worker was injured 

The injured employee, aged 50, was treated at the scene by paramedics and 7NEWS now understands that she is in a stable condition.

Victoria Police rushed to the scene, but the thieves – who were wearing hooded jumpers and gloves – had already fled the area.

Authorities have seized high quality CCTV footage as part of their ongoing investigation into the hold-up.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page. 

An IGA worker speaks with police investigators about the hold-up at a Wyndham supermarket