Two Aldi workers have been suspended after CCTV footage shared online appeared to show a suspected shoplifter being led down an alley and assaulted.
Police admit the footage was ‘distressing to watch’ and have warned the public not to take the law into their own hands.
The CCTV was apparently shot close to the Mapperley store on Woodborough Road at 9.20am on Saturday, May 13.
In the footage the workers, dressed in their Aldi uniform, lead a man down a busy street before moving out of sight and getting aggressive. They confront the individual after escorting him off Woodborough Road. One of the employees can then be seen to pin the man against a building before throwing a punch.
Nottinghamshire Police confirmed they were investigating a report of shoplifting and assault allegations.
Officers have interviewed a 61-year-old man about the incident.
Inspector Steve Dalby, District Commander for City South, said: “Officers are currently investigating an alleged assault after we were made aware of a reported shoplifting offence and social media video circulating online.
“The CCTV footage is distressing to watch, but I want to assure the community we are aware, and our officers are working hard to determine exactly what happened.
“A 61-year-old man has attended a voluntary interview in connection with the incident.
“I want to remind the public that it is our job to police and not to take matters into your own hands.
“If you are the victim of a crime or witness please contact the police either by calling 101, or in an emergency always dialling 999.
“This remains an ongoing investigation and anyone with any information is asked to call 101, quoting incident number 163 of 13 May 2023, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
An Aldi spokesperson said: “Aldi does not tolerate aggressive or violent behaviour, and both individuals have been suspended from work.”
A DISGRACE!!!
The police don’t take shop lifting seriously, these scumbags go into shops, help themselves to whatever they want, knowing full well that the shop can do nothing. The only thing that happens is the supermarkets put up the prices to cover their losses. So who pays for it? You !
Scum bags and bullies – take him around the back so they think no one can see, real hard men.
This is bullish..t so we have a convenient shop and all the time the shoplifter a way and we lost to Mach even when we call police they do nothing we have to take thing in our hands