Man elbows Calcot B&M employee in the face after attempting to steal from shop on January 16

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man attempted to steal from B&M and elbowed a member of staff in face after being challenged.

At approximately 5.50pm on Thursday, January 16, a man attempted to steal products from B&M Bargains in Calcot.

A member of staff challenged the offender in the car park, who then proceeded to elbow the victim in the face.

The victim, a woman in her forties, sustained injuries to her face and fingers which required hospital treatment. She has since been discharged.

A 60-year-old man from Reading has been arrested in relation to this incident. He has since been released on bail.

Investigating Officer PC William Herrington said: “We are appealing for information following this assault.

“We are asking anyone who may have assisted the victim after the incident, or witnessed the incident, to please get in touch.

"Anyone with information can make a report online or call 101 quoting reference 43250025220.

“If you do not wish to speak to police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”