CCTV appeal after shop worker assaulted in robbery

BBC

2 September 2024 at 3:18 am·1-min read

A man standing in front of a row of shelves in a store. — Police released a CCTV picture of the man they want to question [West Midlands Police]

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a shop worker was assaulted during a robbery in Coventry.

The incident happened at a newsagents on Station Street East at about 06:50 BST on 8 August.

West Midlands Police said the victim was repeatedly punched and was also kicked before items were taken.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact the force.

Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to: newsonline.westmidlands@bbc.co.uk

Related internet links

West Midlands Police

Australian Associated Press
Piastri makes front row in Baku after Norris calamity
Australian Oscar Piastri has finished second in qualifying for the Azerbaijan GP behind Ferrari's Charles Leclerc - but Lando Norris failed to get through Q1.
Australian Associated Press
Rashford ends goal drought as Man Utd thump Saints
Marcus Rashford has snapped a 12-game barren run in front of goal as Manchester United beat Southampton 3-0 in the Premier League
Australian Associated Press
Lions roar into AFL prelim with stunning win over GWS
Brisbane have dug deep to defeat GWS by five points in an AFL semi-final at Engie Stadium, advancing to a preliminary final against Geelong at the MCG.
Australian Associated Press
Cowboys answer critics as they end Knights season
North Queensland have beaten Newcastle 28-16 in their NRL elimination final to set up a clash with Cronulla.
Australian Associated Press
Leapai Jr sends opponent through ropes for brutal KO
Teenage heavyweight boxing sensation Alex Leapai Jr sent his opponent through the ropes with a devastating three-punch knockout combination in Auckland.
Australian Associated Press
Nyika yearns for tougher test after cruisy headline act
David Nyika is asking for someone to "take him to the trenches" after the New Zealand star cruised to a third-round stoppage of Tommy Karpency in Auckland.
Australian Associated Press
Storm roll Sharks, Bellamy declares Panthers favourites
Minor premiers Melbourne held Cronulla scoreless in the second half as they roared to a 37-10 win in their NRL qualifying final.
Australian Associated Press
Grant gives Melbourne AFL fans something to cheer about
Scoring his first-ever NRL hat-trick, skipper Harry Grant is hoping that AFL fans in Melbourne, with no finals team, jump on the Storm bandwagon.
Australian Associated Press
Uganda's mpox caseload rises to 10, officials say
Officials in Uganda say they are confident they will beat the latest outbreak of mpox as the number of reported cases rises to 10.
Australian Associated Press
Coniglio subbed out of AFL final after head knock
Stephen Coniglio has suffered a heavy blow to the head in the GWS-Brisbane AFL semi-final, with the Giants activating their substitution early on.
Australian Associated Press
Victory, Macarthur move into Australia Cup semi-finals
A-League outfits Melbourne Victory and Macarthur FC have moved into the last four of the Australia Cup after downing NPL opposition in Saturday quarter-finals.
Australian Associated Press
Dockers' late comeback win sends a Power-ful message
Fremantle dominated the final quarter of their AFLW clash with Port Adelaide to post a gritty eight-point victory.
Australian Associated Press
Power pair's tackles cleared, Rioli fined for staging
Port Adelaide don't have any players suspended for their AFL preliminary final, but Willie Rioli was charged with staging and Zak Butters copped another fine.
Australian Associated Press
Brown navigates wet to edge Waters for Sandown 500 pole
Will Brown will defend his Supercars championship lead from the front of the grid after claiming his second straight Sandown 500 pole position.
Australian Associated Press
Blow for Dolphins as Fuller suffers knee injury
The Dolphins have suffered a potential blow, with fullback Trai Fuller to go for knee scans after suffering a suspected serious injury in the Queensland Cup.
Australian Associated Press
Polls close after dramatic NSW local election campaign
Counting is under way after a riveting NSW local election campaign, marked by the absence of Liberals in several areas and a fresh start for besieged councils.
Australian Associated Press
Harrison shines for unbeaten Bullets at NBL Blitz
Coach Justin Schueller's Brisbane Bullets showed they could be a force to be reckoned with during the upcoming NBL season after going unbeaten in the Blitz.
Australian Associated Press
Blues cruise past Cats, keep AFLW finals quest on track
Carlton have won their second game on the bounce after making light work of Geelong, keeping the Cats goalless, to claim a 24-point victory at Ikon Park.
Australian Associated Press
Beer, petrol and student loans: Nats sharpen poll pitch
Relief for Australians struggling with cost of living and cutting red tape for farmers have dominated a policy discussion within a National Party conference.
Australian Associated Press
Port's Marshall out of prelim final with concussion
Port Adelaide's Todd Marshall has suffered another concussion and won't play in the AFL preliminary final against Sydney.

Related internet links

Latest stories