A SECURITY guard at a Morrisons supermarket in Tameside was attacked as he tried to apprehend a pair of shoplifters.
The alleged attack happened at the Saxon Street store in Denton.
Police have issued an appeal for information following the incident, at around 6.30pm on June 11 this year.
Officers said the security guard sustained serious injuries as he attempted to stop the shoplifters from leaving the store with stolen items.
No arrests have yet been made, according to GMP’s Tameside team, as their investigation continues. The public are asked to help identify two males in CCTV footage as they may be able to assist with enquiries.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 0120 or report it online at www.gmp.police.uk quoting log 2832-110624 of 11/06/2024.
Alternatively, information can be passed onto the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
