Alleged shoplifter accused of spitting and punching two people who tried to stop him stealing alcohol from a shop in Warwick

A man has been charged with theft and assault and will appear at Coventry Magistrates' Court today (Wednesday)
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An alleged shoplifter reportedly spat and punched two people who tried to stop him after he stole alcohol from a shop in Warwick.

A 23-year-old man from Warwick has been arrested on suspicion of theft and assault and remains in custody.

The incident happened last night (Tuesday) in Chase Meadow.

Update: The man has been charged with theft and assault and will appear at Coventry Magistrates' Court today (Wednesday).