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Shop worker’s elbow dislocated in assault

A female shop worker suffered a dislocated elbow after a customer tripped her up in what Leicestershire Police considers as assault.

The incident happened at a Leicester city centre shop in Granby Street on 8 August.


The injury caused the shop worker to stay off work for a number of weeks.

Officers investigating the incident have now released an image of a man they would like to speak to.

Anyone who recognise the man pictured is requested to get in touch by calling 101, quoting reference 20*410952 or report online.

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