Assault on security guard at Chichester shop

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a security guard at Boots in North Street, Chichester on Thursday, October 6.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Oct 2016, 20:31 BST
Updated 25th Oct 2016, 19:53 BST

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Two men have been arrested on suspicion of assault, but enquiries are ongoing, a police spokesperson said.

According to police, the victim was trying to detain three suspects for a theft from Boots when the assault took place at 2pm.

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The security officer received minor injuries during the assault, police added.

A 40-year-old man from West Drayton, Greater London, and a 18-year-old man of no fixed address have both been arrested on suspicion of assault, theft and resisting arrest.

A 31-year-old woman from Uxbridge, Hillingdon, London, was arrested on suspicion of theft and resisting arrest.

All three suspects have been released on bail until November 2.

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PC Michelle Denyer said: “If anyone saw this incident please get in touch with us.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to email [email protected] or ring 101 quoting serial 799 of 06/10.

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