Security Guard Hospitalised After Vodka Theft Turns Violent

At 9.35pm on Saturday 26 June, a man stormed into a store and nicked a bottle of vodka. But when the security guard tried to stop him, things took a nasty turn.

Guard Assaulted, Breaks Ankle

The thief assaulted the guard, causing him to fall and break his ankle. The injured man, in his 20s, was rushed to southampton/" title="Southampton" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Southampton General Hospital for treatment.

Police Hunt Slim, Bearded Suspect

Police are now on the lookout for a white man aged 25 to 33, slim build, with dark brown hair and a short beard. He was seen in the area at the time and could hold the key to the investigation.

Have You Seen This Man?

Detectives urge anyone who recognises the suspect or witnessed the incident to call 101 quoting reference 44210252092. Your tip could help catch a violent vodka thief.

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