Thug's vicious attack on petrol station worker who confronted 'shoplifter' is caught on CCTV

Tom Marshall1 June 2016
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This is the moment a man in odd shoes launched a violent attack on a petrol station worker after being accused of shoplifting.

The man - who wore a black and a white trainer - was filmed swinging a punch at the shop worker and landing a fierce blow to the face after being confronted in the station's store.

The pair then have a heated argument at the entrance before the man leaves the shop in Battersea, south London.

The CCTV footage was released by police who are searching for the man over the attack in Queenstown Road on Wednesday, May 11, at about 5.25pm.

Police want to speak to this man
Metropolitan Police

The victim, 25, did not require medical treatment, police said.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “The suspect is described as a black man with a bald head and a short beard.

“He was wearing one white trainer and one black trainer, a grey hooded jumper, black jogging bottoms and was carrying a black Umbro holdall.

“Police are keen to hear from anyone who may recognise the man shown in the CCTV footage or who witnessed the assault.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigating officer PC Dan Ingram on 020 3276 2583 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting ref 214277.

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