Police investigate alleged racist abuse and theft at Coventry shop
A man allegedly racially abused Nicola Salmon and a shop worker during an argument at a One Stop convenience store in Henley Green, Coventry, then left carrying goods without paying. West Midlands Police are investigating the reported incident, which took place while he was being challenged over an attempted theft.
Salmon, 47, said she had been comforting a staff member when the man began shouting and swearing, and that his racial slurs left her feeling “broken”. She said she has lived and worked in Coventry for 27 years and had not previously encountered this kind of hostility. Police said the incident happened at about 1.25pm on 21 October and asked witnesses to call 101, quoting log 2372 of that date.
In short
- Police are investigating alleged racist abuse at a Coventry shop.
- The man reportedly left with goods without paying.
- The woman who filmed the incident said it left her feeling broken.
Explained simply
Coventry is a city in the West Midlands, and Henley Green is an area in its north-east. One Stop is a convenience shop chain, where staff may challenge customers over suspected unpaid goods.
Racial abuse means insulting or threatening someone because of their race or ethnicity. Police investigate reported crimes by gathering evidence and speaking to witnesses; they ask the public to share information that may help establish what happened.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Shocking moment man racially abuses black woman yelling ‘get back on your boat’ in convenience store – then walks out without paying”.