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Police investigate alleged racial abuse of employee at Asda in Swanley

By: Matt Leclere mleclere@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 14:00, 06 December 2021

Updated: 15:23, 06 December 2021

A man is being hunted by police after reportedly racially abusing a supermarket worker following an attempted theft.

A CCTV image has been released of a man officers believe can assist with their inquiries into the incident at Asda in Swanley.

Police say a man captured on CCTV could assist police with inquiries into an incident at a Swanley supermarket in which a member of staff was allegedly racially abused. Picture: Kent Police

It is alleged a man went into the London Road store at about 5pm on November 11 and tried to steal clothing and confectionery, police said.

He was challenged by a member of staff while trying to leave and is reported to have made racist comments towards them before leaving empty handed.

Investigating officer PC Charlie Butler said: "We would like to identify the person pictured in the CCTV image who we believe may be able to assist with our enquiries.

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"I would urge anybody who recognises him to contact the appeal line."

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/231347/21, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or by using the anonymous online form.

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