Shopkeeper Assaulted in St Leonards After Tackling Suspected Thief
Police are hunting witnesses after a shopkeeper was attacked while trying to stop a suspected shoplifter in St Leonards.
Violent Confrontation on Kings Road
The shop worker blocked a young man suspected of shoplifting from leaving a store on Kings Road. The suspect then assaulted the staff member, leaving a facial injury that needed stitches.
Racial Abuse in Second Shop
The suspect didn’t stop there. He walked into a nearby shop on 1 Road, where he was again challenged for shoplifting. Reports say he then racially abused the shopkeeper.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Footage
- Suspect described as a young man wearing grey trousers, a grey top, and a black hooded jumper.
- Incident happened between 1pm and 2pm on 14 January.
- Police want anyone who saw the incident or has CCTV, mobile, or dash cam footage to get in touch.
If you have information, contact police online or call 101 quoting serial 669 of 14/01.
