Man shouts 'offensive' abuse at member of staff in Plymouth shop

It happened at the General Convenience Store on Union Street in November last year

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 17th Feb 2021

Police are searching for a man who verbally abused a member of staff at a Plymouth shop.

He started making 'offensive' comments in the General Convenience Store on Union Street, after he was challenged for jumping the queue.

It happened on Friday 27 November 2020, between 2.40pm-2.45pm.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police has released this statement:

"Police are appealing for information following reports of verbal abuse in Plymouth.

"The incident was reported to have taken place at The Post Office and General Convenience Store on Union Street on Friday 27 November 2020.

"It was reported that a male had entered the shop and subjected a staff member to offensive verbal abuse which caused distress, after he was challenged for jumping the queue.

"Officers investigating the incident would like to speak to the man pictured who they believe may be able to help with their enquiries."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or via email on 101@dc.police.uk quoting crime reference number CR/100308/20.

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