Police Hunt Man Who Abused Staff at Swindon JD Sports

CCTV images have been released of a man police want to speak to after a nasty incident at a Swindon sports shop.

Man Snubs COVID Rules, Gets Aggressive

At around 4.05pm on September 11, a man entered JD Sports in Canal Walk. Staff told him not to try on clothes in-store to curb COVID risks. But he ignored their warnings.

When staff asked him again, he flew into a verbal tirade. He hurled homophobic slurs and left a staff member fearing a physical attack.

Staff Left Shaken & Anxious

The worker was left visibly shaken and anxious after the ordeal.

Caller Urged to Help Police

Police want to speak to the man pictured. If you recognise him, ring 101 and quote crime reference 54200091537.

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