A SHOPLIFTER attacked a member of staff in a Bridgwater store after stealing a number of candles, police say.
Officers have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to identify as part of their ongoing investigation into the theft and assault.
The incident happened in a store in the Angel Place Shopping Centre on Saturday, November 28 last year at around 2.45pm.
The victim, a woman in her 30s, sustained cuts and bruises but did not require any medical attention.
CCTV footage has been studied and shows a man officers wish to talk to in connection with their enquiries.
He is described as white, in his late-30s, of average build and had dark hair.
He is pictured in a wheelchair and wearing a blue top and dark trousers.
Anyone who can help police identify the man or who witnessed what happened is asked to contact officers on 101, quoting reference 5220268259.
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