Supermarket Scuffle in Beckton: Staff Acts in Self-Defence

Police were called to a supermarket on Tollgate Road, Beckton, at 8:50pm on Friday, 5 November following reports of an assault involving a customer and staff member.

CCTV Clears Staff, Customer to Be Questioned

Officers quickly reviewed CCTV footage and discovered the member of staff had acted in self-defence after being assaulted by the customer.

A 30-year-old woman has been identified and will be interviewed over an allegation of common assault.

Police Warn Against Sharing Misleading Video

Police have spotted a video circulating on social media showing a different version of events that contradicts their findings.

They urge the public to stop sharing the video to avoid spreading false information.

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