Appeal after man was punched trying to help detain a shoplifter

Police are trying to locate a man who was punched while trying to help detain a shoplifter.

The incident happened around 12.30pm on Sunday, November 16 at B&M on Westlode Street Spalding.

Today, (Wednesday, December 3) police have issued an appeal for the assaulted man to come forward.

A spokesman said: “We are appealing for help to identify the victim of an assault which happened on Sunday 16 November in the Spalding area.

“We received reports of an ongoing theft at B&M on Westlode Street at approximately 12.30pm. The male victim was trying to help detain a shoplifter when he was assaulted.

“We would like to speak to this man as a witness to help progress our inquiries. If you are that man, or if you know who he may be, please get in touch.

“Alternatively, if you have any other information that can help officers with their investigation, please contact Sergeant Callum Corder [email protected] quoting reference number 25000673684.”

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