A supermarket employee in Verwood was assaulted after stopping a group of people who were having an altercation with another customer.

The incident occurred at the Morrisons on Chiltern Drive supermarket at approximately 8.50pm on Wednesday, October 4.

Dorset Police said the victim sustained minor injuries when one of the group assaulted him after he stopped them. It was also reported that the group then made off with stolen items and caused damage to the windows of the premises as they left.

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Police have released a CCTV image of the suspect and are appealing to the public for help in identifying the individual.

Police Community Support Investigator Kate Hann, of Dorset Police, said: “The behaviour demonstrated during this incident is completely unacceptable and we are doing all we can to support the victim and identify those involved.

“I have obtained CCTV images of the suspect of the alleged assault and I would urge anyone who knows him or witnessed the incident to please come forward.”

Anyone with information has been asked to contact Dorset Police here or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230159784. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online here or by calling 0800 555 111.