Lidl security guard attacked in Waterlooville

A Lidl security guard is in hospital, after being attacked trying to stop suspected shoplifters in Waterlooville.

The 40-year-old was knocked unconscious on Friday 22nd January, after chasing three men out of the supermarket in Elettra Avenue.

A 22-year-old man's been arrested in connection with what happened.

Hampshire police say "Three men rushed from Lidl in Elettra Avenue, into a taxi that was waiting for them at around 8pm on Friday, January 22.

"The 40-year-old security guard suspected them of shoplifting and tried to stop them.

"One of them then attacked the security guard, who was knocked unconscious and punched in the head while on the floor sustaining serious injuries to his face and mouth.

"A 41-year-old member of staff at Lidl then went to help the security guard and was also punched before the attackers ran off. "

They were all white and are described as:

Man 1 (Who carried out the attack) – About 5ft 4 inches tall, aged 20-25 years, light facial hair, brown hair, blue “quilted” style jacket, dark jeans, white trainers.

Man 2: Around 6ft 1 inches tall, aged 30-35 years, stocky build, dark cropped hair, dark jacket, green/khaki jumper, light blue jeans, carrying a white carrier bag and wearing white Adidas trainers.

Man 3: Around 5ft 9 inches tall, aged 35-40, short grey cropped hair, dark blue jacket, dark jeans, brown boots, slim build.

Detectives would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the attacks or has any information about them. They are asked to contact Eastern CID on 101 quoting 44210025946.