Picture of man shot chasing robbers

This is the first picture of the man who was shot after chasing armed robbers from his local pub.

Michael Smith, a devoted father of three, was drinking in the Britannia pub in Bow last Thursday night when two men carrying a gun burst in demanding money. The landlord refused to hand over any cash and they fled.

When Mr Smith, 46, found out what had happened he chased after the pair and was shot in the stomach. The building site foreman is now in a critical condition at the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel.

His sister Sandra Barry, said the events had rocked the whole family. She said: "I don't know whether I'm coming or going. I don't even know what day it is. We are all in shock."

Today Detective Chief Inspector Gary Donnison, who is leading the Flying Squad's investigation, appealed for anyone who was in the vicinity of the pub between 10.50pm and

11.20pm last Thursday to come forward. Anyone with information should call the Flying Squad on 0202 8345 4219 or ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A 24-year-old man arrested in connection with the incident has been released on bail.