THE wife of a newsagent who was stabbed during an attempted robbery has reopened the store to customers.

The News Hut, on New Windsor Street, was the scene of a stabbing yesterday morning where shopkeeper Harvinder Ubhi, 51, was knifed in the back.

He is currently recovering at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington and is believed to be in a stable condition.

Bel Ubhi, 49, said: "I couldn't get over how many people were so shocked and upset, and that is why I'm open today.

"There are lots of nice people in this area and they mustn't let this get to them."

Police are in the process of putting together an appeal and description of the suspect. Check the website later in the morning for updates.