Shop worker's face slashed after row over mobile phone

A shop assistant was slashed across the face after a row over a mobile phone.

Officers were called at around 4.35pm on Monday, June 24 to a report a man entered Mr Mobile store on London Road and began arguing with and making threats towards a member of staff. He then reportedly slashed the staff member across the face with a knife.

The assistant, a man in his 20s, required hospital treatment for his injury. The offender is believed to have made off on foot down Camden Street.

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Police said the incident is believed to have happened following an altercation with a customer, who is known to the victim, over a mobile phone. One local shopkeeper an ECHO reporter spoke to said the victim is "the nicest guy in the area".

He said: "He’s my friend, I’ve known him years. He is quiet, a family man with kids. He does his job and goes home. I am very upset about this."

An investigation is underway and witness, forensic and CCTV enquiries are being carried out in the local area. Merseyside Police issued an image of a man who they believe could assist with their investigation.

Detective Inspector Neil Dillon said: “We are carrying out a number of lines of enquiry and would appeal to anyone who recognises the male pictured to contact us as a matter of urgency.

“We are also appealing to anyone who was in the area of London Road or Camden Street around 4.30pm yesterday who saw anything or has any information which could assist our investigation to get in touch.”

Anyone with information which could assist the investigation is asked to DM @MerPolCC or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 24000556787.

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