Police called to Asda in Peterborough after member of staff allegedly assaulted

The man alleged to have carried out the assault was reported to be refusing to leave the store, according to a police spokeswoman.

The assault was described as minor.

Two police vans and a police car were called to the store off Bourges Boulevard at just after 10am this morning.

The vehicles were seen arriving at 11am but the vans departed soon afterwards.

A 26-year-old man from Lincolnshire was arrested at Asda on suspicion of assault and a public order offence.

He is currently in custody at Thorpe Wood Police Station in Peterborough.