A 74 year-old man from Highworth has been arrested on suspicion of theft and assault causing actual bodily harm.
Police were called just before 1pm today to Tesco Metro at The Parade after reports of a man shoplifting in the store.
A male member of staff was assaulted, suffering a gash to his arm.
A police spokesman said a man had been arrested and is currently in custody.
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