Police are appealing for witnesses after an Isle of Wight shop worker allegedly had her nose broken in a robbery in East Cowes on Wednesday (February 14).

It was reported to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary that at around 7.50pm, a lone member of staff at Central Stores in Well Road, East Cowes, challenged an alleged shoplifter.

Police said the staff member was subsequently pushed into a glass fridge door, resulting in her nose being broken.

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remains in custody at this time. 

A police spokesperson said: "We believe there were other customers in the shop at the time who may have witnessed this incident, and urge anyone who saw what happened to please contact police."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44240066695. 

You can also submit information online at the Hampshire Police website or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online via its website.