POLICE are looking for four individuals after a shop worker was sprayed with 'vanish liquid' trying to stop shoplifters in Eynsham.

The incident happened at about 10.10pm on Saturday, October 7 last year when a member of staff at the Co-op in the High Street, Eynsham challenged a group of people believed to be shoplifting.

As a result, one of the group sprayed vanish liquid at the shop assistant.

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The victim sustained injuries to their eyes and received hospital treatment. They have since been discharged.

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Designated Investigator Tracy Wilkinson, said she is now appealing for further information about the four individuals or about the incident at the store in general.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police quoting the reference number 43230451289.