Hunt for man after woman slashed in the face at takeaway shop

Police have released images of two people after a takeaway shop worker was slashed in the face in Sunshine North.

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Investigators say a man and a woman ordered and paid for their food at the store on Furlong Road at about 7pm on April 11.

As the woman was collecting the food the man reached over and slashed the female attendant across the face with an edged weapon.

The victim, a 45-year-old St Albans woman, was taken to hospital.

Both the woman and male offender were seen fleeing in a vehicle travelling north on Godfrey Avenue.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au.