Appeal for witnesses following assault in Woolston

Do you recognise this man?

We would like to speak to him in connection with an assault that took place at the Lidl store on Victoria Road, Woolston.

At 9.35pm on Saturday 26 June, a man entered the store and stole a bottle of vodka.

When the security guard on duty attempted to stop him, the man assaulted him causing him to fall and break his ankle.

The security guard, a man in his 20s, was taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment.

We would like to speak to the man pictured, who was seen in the area at the time, in connection with the incident. He is described as follows:

• Aged between 25 and approximately 33 years-old
• White
• Of slim build
• Dark brown hair
• Unshaven with a short beard

Officers have been following a number of lines of enquiry and are now appealing to the public for their help.

If you recognise this man or were in the area at the time and saw or heard what happened, contact us on 101 quoting 44210252092.

Alternatively, go online and submit information via this link: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report