Shocked Opawa customers are rallying behind a stabbed dairy owner following the aggravated robbery first reported by chrislynchmedia.com.

The man was stabbed during a robbery at a dairy on Opawa Road.

Police cordoned off the store earlier, but it has now reopened.

Police were called around 6.40am to a report of a robbery and an assault at the business.

A police spokesperson said officers responded immediately, but the three offenders had already fled in a vehicle.

It is understood the attacker used a sharp object that was not a knife to stab the worker.

Blood stains could be seen on the doorsteps of the dairy, with items strewn across the footpath.

St John confirmed ambulance crews attended and rushed the injured man to hospital, who was in a moderate condition.

A regular customer said it was “devastating news that our local dairy was targeted this morning.”

The local resident of the Opawa community and a loyal customer has set up a Give a Little page to support the family.

“I set up the Givealittle page to support our local dairy owners family during this incredibly difficult time.

“This morning, I was out for a run and passed by the dairy at 6:30 AM when the owner was opening up.

“We exchanged good mornings, and I planned to return shortly to make a purchase. It was devastating to come back and find the shop surrounded by police.

“The owners are always a joyful presence in our community, kind-hearted, and often share jokes with my children. They truly are a wonderful part of our community, and I think it’s important to show support and solidarity to them in this time.

Messages of support have been flowing in for the injured man. One person wrote on Chris Lynch’s Facebook page “he is the loveliest man, all my love to his family. I hope he is going to be ok.”

Another said “Omg I love that family. I go to that dairy all the time. Sending all the love to the family.”

A third message read “sending speedy recovery vibes to him. And love to his family. He is such a lovely guy.”