West Yorkshire Police have launched an appeal for a witness following a reported assault at the ASDA store on Asdale Road in Wakefield. Officers attended the supermarket at about 3.45pm on 23 July after being notified of an incident inside the store.
Police seek woman who spoke with suspect in kitchen aisle
A 28-year-old man was arrested at the scene. Officers say a woman who was shopping in the kitchen aisle intervened or spoke with the suspect and may hold information important to the investigation. Police are urging her to make contact to assist with enquiries.
"We are appealing for a woman to come forward following a reported offence in a supermarket in Wakefield."
The force has asked anyone who witnessed the event but has not yet spoken to police to get in touch. There are several ways to do this: via the West Yorkshire Police live chat on their website or by phoning 101. When contacting officers, residents should quote crime reference 13260419558.
- Location: ASDA, Asdale Road, Wakefield
- Date and time: Around 3.45pm, 23 July
- Police reference: 13260419558
Local shoppers and commuters who use Asdale Road will be aware that the store is a busy part of Wakefield’s retail offer. Any delay in witnesses coming forward could prolong the investigation and the uncertainty for those involved. Police enquiries are ongoing and detectives are likely reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to staff and other customers who were in the store at the time.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Store | ASDA, Asdale Road |
| Reported time | About 3.45pm, 23 July |
| Arrest | 28-year-old man arrested at scene |
| Contact | West Yorkshire Police live chat or 101 (ref 13260419558) |
Anyone who believes they can help but is unsure what information is relevant can still contact officers. Even small details — such as a brief conversation, an interaction observed in the aisle, or images captured on a mobile phone — could assist the Wakefield District Investigations Team. The force has asked that those who have not yet spoken to police come forward as soon as possible.
Wakefield residents with concerns about safety in local supermarkets can also speak with store management about any immediate worries. For the ongoing investigation, however, the best route of contact remains the West Yorkshire Police channels listed above.
