Reydon Incident Sparks Police Appeal

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 06:00

Police are appealing for witnesses after a reported incident at a shop in Reydon, near Southwold.

Officers say a staff member at the Premier convenience store on Mount Pleasant Road was subjected to racially aggravated harassment, which caused distress.

The incident happened during the morning on Friday 24th April, and police believe there were customers inside the shop at the time who may have seen what happened.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is being urged to come forward.

Suffolk Police can be contacted quoting crime reference 37/23198/26 via their website, by calling 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers.

Police enquiries are ongoing.

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