Appeal following store assault by suspected shoplifter

Police are looking to trace this man after a staff member was assaulted by a suspected shoplifter. 

The incident happened inside Asda in Arnold at 2.20pm on Thursday 24 October. 

A store security guard approached three males suspecting they had pocketed items without paying.

While attempting to challenge them, the staff member was spat in the face and racially abused by one of them.

Police have now released an image of someone they’d like to speak to in connection with the incident.

PC Junior Grant, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“There is absolutely no place for this type of behaviour.

“We are keen to trace the person in this picture, as we believe he can assist us with our ongoing investigation into this incident.

“We would urge the man or anyone who recognises him to contact us straight away.

“Information can be left with the police on 101, quoting incident 442 of 24 October 2024, or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”