Shop worker punched in face by shoplifter
A shop worker was punched in the face after trying to stop a man shoplifting.
A man went in Sainsbury's in Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff, on June 26.
He put items into a basket and then attempted to leave without paying.
A member of staff followed them and tried to prevent them making off.
The victim was then punched in the face.
Police have released this CCTV footage this morning of a man they want to speak to relating to this incident.
If you have any information about the incident please contact Pc Davey Nicholls at Southend police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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