Bare-chested yob takes umbrage when asked to put shirt on and shoves over Tesco worker

A bare-chested yob who took umbrage at being asked to put his top on in a Tesco shop shoved over a worker causing them injuries.

Police have released two images of a man with a ginger beard and ponytail wearing orange shorts after the assault at Tesco Express, Ashdown Road, Chandler’s Ford.

Police said: “During the incident, which occurred between 4.13pm and 4.18pm on Friday 26 June, it’s reported that an unknown topless man entered the store and was asked to put on a shirt if he wished to remain.

“The man then assaulted a member of staff by pushing them to the concrete floor, resulting in pain to the shoulder, hip and knee.”

The man is described as aged between 35 and 45 years, around 5ft 8ins to 5ft 10ins tall with a medium build. He had tattoos on both arms, stomach and chest and was wearing work-style boots.

“We believe the man in these images can help us with our investigation and would urge him, or anyone who knows his identity, to get in touch with us,” police added.

If you witnessed the incident contact police on 101, or by reporting online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, quoting incident number 44260303543.