Police investigating shoplifting in Southbourne have issued CCTV images of a man and a woman they want to speak to.
The incident reportedly took place at Tesco Express in Stein Road at around 3.45pm on the 10th of November.
During the incident, a number of items were removed from shelves.
A member of the public who tried to intervene was then assaulted.
The incident was witnessed by a young child.
Officers are investigating and have released CCTV images of the man and the woman who may be able to help with their enquiries.
The man is described as being around 6’ tall, with short dark brown hair and missing a few teeth. He was wearing dark clothing.
The woman is described as being around 5’10” tall, with black long hair which was tied up in a ponytail. She was wearing a pink face mask, dark circular sunglasses and dark clothing with a puffer jacket.
Witnesses, or anyone with information which could help, should come forward by reporting online or calling 101 and quoting serial 701 of 10/11.