Supermarket worker assaulted breaking up Verwood fight

CCTV images have been released of a male that police want to trace

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 14th Nov 2023

A supermarket worker has been attacked while trying to break up an argument at Morrisons in Verwood.

The man was injured when he stopped a row between a group of people and another customer, at around 8.50pm on Wednesday 4th October.

Police say the group ran off with stolen items and damaged windows as they left.

CCTV images have now been released of a male that Dorset Police want to trace in connection with what happened.

Police Community Support Investigator Kate Hann said:

“The behaviour demonstrated during this incident is completely unacceptable and we are doing all we can to support the victim and identify those involved.

“I have obtained CCTV images of the suspect of the alleged assault and I would urge anyone who knows him or witnessed the incident to please come forward.”

If you can help with any information, you're asked to contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55230159784.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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