Police have released footage of a woman they would like to speak to regarding a shoplifting and reported assault in Welling.

The incident happened at a Superdrug store on Upper Wickham Lane on Wednesday, April 11 during the afternoon.

After the security alarm sounded when the suspect left the shop, a member of staff pulled her back inside and checked her bag.

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Footage shows the member of staff taking items out of the bag, before the woman appears to punch the staff member and run out of shot.

Police are looking to trace the woman in the video, and are appealing to the public for information about her identity.

Anyone with any information about the woman should contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.