Man sought after assaulting Tesco security guard

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 16:38 · Archive

A man assaulted a security guard at Tesco in Trowbridge after leaving with unpaid clothing.

A man assaulted a security guard at the Tesco on County Way in Trowbridge just before 6pm on 11 September. The man was leaving the store with clothing he had not paid for when the security guard attempted to stop him, and the man then assaulted the guard.

Wiltshire Police have released images of a man they wish to identify in connection with the incident. In an appeal, a police spokesperson said officers were investigating the shoplifting and assault and asked anyone with information to come forward.

Members of the public are urged to contact PC Follett by email at 70799@wiltshire.police.uk, quoting log number 54260110853.

How it is being reported

• Tesco security guard assaulted in shoplifting incidentA man has assaulted a security guard at a busy supermarket in a shoplifting incident.Gazette & Herald · 20 Oct, 15:58
• Tesco security guard assaulted in shoplifting incidentA man has assaulted a security guard at a busy supermarket in a shoplifting incident.Wiltshire Times · 20 Oct, 15:58

In this story: Tesco · County Way · Trowbridge · Wiltshire Police

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