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Search for man after shopkeeper racially abused in Telford

Police are searching for this man after a shop manager was racially abused in Telford.

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Police have released this CCTV image of a man they want to speak to

The incident happened when a man with a black and white dog entered a shop in Madeley at around 6am on October 29.

A number of items were deliberately damaged and the shop manager was abused with racially offensive language, West Mercia Police said.

The force has now released a CCTV image of a man officers say "they wish to speak to".

The suspect is pictured holding a newspaper in one hand and a dog's lead in the other, with other newspapers scattered on the floor behind.

A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: "Officers would like to speak to the man pictured as it’s believed he may have information which could assist with enquiries."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or by calling 0800 555111 quoting crime reference number 22/96756/21.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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