Man arrested at Oxford Tesco for racial abuse and assault

Thames Valley Police has said that the man in his 30s was taken into custody after an incident at a Tesco store in Botley.

In an update on Tuesday, May 12, the force revealed that they were called after reports of a smashed window as well as shoplifting and racially abusive behaviour.

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The man has since been charged and bailed to appear at court.

A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: “PC Murphy and PC Osborne have arrested a man in his 30s following shoplifting, assault, and racially abusive behaviour towards staff at Tesco in Botley.

“Officers responded to reports of disorder, including a smashed window, quickly located the suspect, and made an arrest.

“He has since been charged and bailed to appear at court, with the case also being reviewed by the Crown Prosecution Service.”

Police also revealed that they had been patrolling Didcot at night and have seized an uninsured e-scooter.

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“During Night Time Economy patrols in Didcot,” the Thames Valley Police spokesperson said, “PC Murphy seized an uninsured e-scooter, helping to keep our pavements safer”.

The officers at the Abingdon Neighbourhood Police team added that they would be at the new Marks & Spencer store in Fairacres meeting members of the public on Friday May 15 at midday.

The spokesperson said: “We look forward to seeing you there.”