Security Guard Brutally Attacked with Bottle in Tonbridge Sainsbury’s
Shocking CCTV images have emerged after a violent assault in a Tonbridge supermarket. A security guard was viciously attacked with a glass bottle during a suspected shoplifting incident at Sainsbury’s in the Angel Centre.
Violent Bottle Beating Caught on Camera
The attack happened around 8.40pm on 28 September 2023. The security guard confronted a man suspected of trying to steal several bottles of spirits. In response, the suspect reportedly grabbed one bottle and repeatedly smashed it over the guard’s head before fleeing the store.
Police Hunt Suspect and Companion on Train
kent.police.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police first released a CCTV image of the suspect on 19 October, asking the public for help identifying him. Now, new footage from a train travelling from Tonbridge to Charing Cross shows the same man, accompanied by a woman.
“We know that the man pictured got off the train at 1 Bridge and we believe he was travelling with a woman, who is also shown. It is important we identify them, and we continue to urge anyone who may have information to contact us,” said DC Jo Slevin of West Kent CID.
Have Info? Contact Kent Police Now
If you recognise these individuals or know anything about the attack, call Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/174352/23. You can also report anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555111 or online.
