A 35-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault after she is alleged to have hit a child outside a Sainsbury’s store in Lincolnshire
A woman has been arrested after she is alleged to have hit a child outside a Sainsbury’s store in Lincolnshire.
Police are investigating the incident, which took place at the store in Holland Market, Spalding on Monday.
As well as the claims that the child was assaulted in a pushchair outside the Sainsbury’s store, police also believe the youngster was sworn and shouted at inside the supermarket.
A 35-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault and bailed while the investigation continues.
An appeal has been made by Lincolnshire Police, with the force urging anyone who saw or has information about the incident – which took place at around 3.30pm – to get in touch.
The force said: “A 35-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault after we received reports that a child had been hit while outside of a store in Spalding on Monday 27 July.
“We are investigating an offence of assault and are appealing for information following reports of a child in a pushchair being assaulted outside of the Sainsbury’s store, Holland Market, Spalding. We also believe the child was subjected to swearing and shouting inside the store as well.
“We would like to hear from anyone who was inside or outside the Sainsbury’s store around 3.30pm on Monday 27 July and saw or heard anything they believe may be related to these reports.
“Safeguarding actions in relation to the child has been taken immediately. The woman has been bailed while our investigation continues.
“As has happened in this case the police have been called, and we started our investigation as soon as we could.
“We have seen information being posted on social media and while we understand the concern, we must ask that people stop speculating and publishing information. This is because it can hinder our investigation and may taint witness evidence.
“It is vitally important that the criminal justice process is allowed to progress and that evidence given in a criminal investigation is evidence that has been seen or heard by the witness and not inadvertently affected by information they have seen elsewhere.
“Anyone who saw or heard anything they believe is connected to this incident is asked to contact the Investigating Officer by email at [email protected]. Incident 529 of 27 July.”
