A man assaulted an onlooker after being caught stealing from a city supermarket (Image: PA)
A shoplifter assaulted an onlooker when confronted for stealing from a city supermarket.
Police were called to the Sainsbury's Local in St Stephens Street at 8.27am on Thursday (June 15) to reports that a man had tried to steal items from the shelves.
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After being confronted by a man in the store, the suspect threw the items at the victim and fled the scene.
No injuries were reported and enquiries to locate the man are currently ongoing.
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