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Woman in wheelchair arrested after self-checkout rampage at Manchester Morrisons

Police have detained a woman on suspicion of assaulting shoppers, including a police officer, after store staff stepped in

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Overview

  • The incident unfolded at around 6:15 p.m. on June 3 at the Morrisons on Irwell Place in Eccles, Greater Manchester.
  • In-store footage shows the woman hurling groceries across the self-checkout area and physically attacking another customer.
  • Video captures her leaving her wheelchair and kicking a shopper as staff and security officers moved in to restrain her.
  • Greater Manchester Police arrived shortly thereafter and arrested the woman on suspicion of assault and assaulting a police officer.
  • Officers have not determined what triggered the violent outburst, and the motive for the disturbance remains unclear.