Lincolnshire Police issue photograph of man they wish to speak to in connection with assault on shop worker in Sutton Bridge

Police have issued a picture of a man they wish to speak to in connection with an assault of a shopworker.

The incident happened in Sutton Bridge Co-op on Monday, December 16, at 10.40am.

The man is said to have placed a bottle of wine inside his jacket.

A police statement said: “He was challenged but assaulted the staff member before leaving the store with the wine.

“We believe the man in the image may have information that will assist the investigation and we are very keen to speak to him.”

If you have any information that will assist, please contact the Investigating Officer PD Adam Wright on adam.wright@lincs.police.uk . Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers by phone at 0800 555111 or online at Crimestoppers-uk.org. Please refer to 24000751514.