Elderly woman assaulted outside Tesco in Salisbury

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of assault causing actual body harm

Author: Ana Da SilvaPublished 31st Jan 2023

A teenager has been arrested after an elderly woman was pushed over outside a supermarket in Salisbury.

It happened outside Tesco on Castle Street on January 21st.

A woman in her 70s was hurt after being pushed to the ground.

A 14 year old has been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and has been released on bail.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to assist with their investigation.

A spokesperson from Salisbury Police said:

"We are appealing for witnesses after an elderly woman was pushed over in Salisbury.

"On January 21, at around 4.15pm, a woman in her 70s was pushed over outside Tesco Express in Castle Street, sustaining injuries which are not thought to be life-changing.

"A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and has been released on bail.

"Anybody who witnessed the incident is urged to contact us on 101 quoting reference 54230007286."

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