Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a robbery at a Lidl store in Altrincham, where a manager was assaulted while challenging a shoplifter.
The incident took place at the Lidl on Altrincham retail park at 10.47am on Saturday, October 17. Officers believe the man in the image may be able to help with their enquiries.
Manager attacked during theft
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "Officers are appealing for information regarding a robbery at Lidl, Altrincham. It was reported that a man was caught leaving with over £500 worth of meat he hadn't paid for, he was challenged by a manager, who he then assaulted before leaving the store with the meat."
The manager was attacked after confronting the man, who then left the store with the stolen goods.
Appeal for information
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or visit the GMP LiveChat service, quoting crime reference CRI/06MM/0014031/26.
