Thetford shop worker left needing hospital treatment

He was attacked after confronting a thief.

Author: Abi SimpsonPublished 9th Mar 2021

A teenage shop worker's been left with serious concussion and a broken nose after confronting a thief while at work.

Two men went into the L P R Extra on Guildhall Street on Friday 26th February at around 10.30pm.

While one of the men paid for his alcohol, the other grabbed a bottle from the shelf and went to leave without paying.

After confronting the suspect, the victim was attacked by both men who punched him several times.

He was taken to hospital by ambulance.

Police are investigating the attack and say the first suspect is described as white, 5ft 10, with a bald head and a tattoo on the left side of his neck.

He was wearing a dark jacket, dark blue jeans, and black trainers with a white logo on them.

The second suspect is described as white, about 5ft 10/11, and had dark hair.

He was wearing a dark blue jacket with logo on the left side, dark blue jeans and dark shoes.

Two females were with them.

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen what happened or has any information about the attack.

Anyone who can help should contact PC Donna Quinn at Thetford Police Station on 101 quoting crime reference 36/12587/21.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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