STAFF at a Tesco store have been attacked during a shoplifting incident which saw £3,000 worth of cigarettes and alcohol stolen.

Police have launched a search for witnesses following the incident at the Tesco Extra store in Lee-on-the-Solent. 

Four men were seen entering the store on Pier Street at around 4.50pm on August 7. 

READ MORE: Police release CCTV after robbery at JD Sports, Southampton

They are alleged to have stolen more than £3,000 worth of cigarettes and alcohol. 

Images of four men police would like to speak to have been released. 

A police spokesperson said: "Following initial enquiries we are now releasing CCTV images of four men we would like to speak to in relation to this investigation.

"If you are one of these men, or know who they are, please call 101 quoting reference number 44220319005."

A message from the Editor

Thank you for reading this article - we appreciate your support in reading the Daily Echo.

Subscribing to the Echo means you have unrestricted access to the latest news, features and Saints coverage - all with an advertising-light website.

You will also have full access to Saintsplus, your new home for Southampton FC tactical analysis, features and much, much more.

Don't just take my word for it - subscribe today.

Follow the latest breaking news in the Southampton area by searching Southampton News - Breaking News and Incidents on Facebook

Follow the latest court and crime news on our dedicated group by searching Hampshire Court and Crime News on Facebook