Police believe the man in the CCTV images could have information to help
Police are investigating after man walked into a shop and attacked staff with a belt. Just before 9am on Saturday (December 7) police were called to reports a man had entered Go Local on Twickenham Drive, Leasowe, and requested credit from the store.
When he was refused, he verbally abused the shop assistant and then returned the next day and attacked him with a belt. The suspect left the shop following the attack, before retuning the next morning (December 9) and produced a hammer.
He reportedly began swinging the hammer at the shop assistant who defended himself. Following a struggle which spilled into the street, the shop assistant managed to get hold of the hammer.
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After extensive CCTV and witness enquiries Merseyside Police have issued images of a man they want to speak to following the incident. Detective Constable Dave Williams said: “This was a very distressing experience for the victim who was left in a state of shock, and thankfully he was not injured from both attacks where he could have been seriously hurt.
“I am appealing to the man featured in the images, or anyone who recognises him to please contact us. We believe he could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries. We also encourage people to come forward if you know anything about the incident which will help with our investigation.”
Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to contact police on @MerPolCC on Twitter, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook or ring 101 with reference 24001034814. You can also contact Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.
