Two men arrested for assault and threatening staff at Tesco and Premier shops in Waterlooville

Two men have been arrested after two convenience stores were raided - with staff being abused.
By Freddie Webb
Published 19th Mar 2024, 14:45 BST
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Police made the arrests following incidents at Tesco Express in Lovedean Lane, Lovedean, Waterlooville, and the Premier Store in Milton Road. A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokeswoman said two men entered the Tesco store at 9.10am on Sunday morning (March 17).

Staff were threatened by individuals. Tesco, Lovedean, Waterlooville on Monday 28th November 2022. Picture: Habibur RahmanStaff were threatened by individuals. Tesco, Lovedean, Waterlooville on Monday 28th November 2022. Picture: Habibur Rahman
Staff were threatened by individuals. Tesco, Lovedean, Waterlooville on Monday 28th November 2022. Picture: Habibur Rahman

She added that the individuals " took a number of items without paying". "It has also been reported they were aggressive towards staff," she said. A short time later, two people entered Premier Store, Milton Road, and took items without paying.

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The spokeswoman said the two males, aged 48 and 42, were detained on suspicion of common assault, theft from a shop and using threatening, abusive or insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear of/provoke unlawful violence.

The have been placed on police bail until June 17. Anyone with information is advised to call 101, quoting 44240114556. Reports can also be submitted online via the police website.

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