Police hunt 'greasy-haired' yob 'with a limp' who threatened to beat up WHSmith staff in Waterlooville

The yob issued the chilling threat to a worker at WHSmith in London Road, Waterlooville, on Thursday, December 5 at about 4.30pm.

Hampshire Constabulary has since issued CCTV footage of the suspect they believe was responsible for the assault.

He is described as being aged about 35, 6ft 3ins tall, white and with ‘dark, short, greasy hair’, of ‘large build’ and ‘walking with a limp’, police said.

A spokesman for Hampshire police added: ‘We know the image isn’t of the best quality, but it’s the best we have available at this time.’

Those who recognise the male or have information about the incident can call 101, quoting reference 44200467855.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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