SHOP WORKER’S NOSE BROKEN IN EAST COWES ROBBERY – TEENAGER ARRESTED AND IN CUSTODY

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of robbery after an incident in East Cowes on Wednesday, in which a shopworker was assaulted and left with a broken nose. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is appealing for witnesses to the robbery which occurred at Central Stores in Well Road at around 19:50. It’s reported that a lone member of staff at the premises challenged an alleged shoplifter, and was subsequently pushed into a glass fridge door. Her nose was broken as a result. Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of robbery. He remains in custody at Newport Police Station at this time. Officers believe there were other customers in the shop at the time who may have witnessed this incident. Police are using anyone who saw what happened to contact Police on 101, quoting 44240066695. You can also submit information online at https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.