Coventry pizza shop owner punched in face in row over order

Three mobile phones were also stolen from Oregano Pizza in the Stoke area of the city

Police have released CCTV footage after a Coventry pizza shop owner was punched in the face as he tried to stop a thief.

The assault happened at Oregano Pizza, in Walsgrave Road, Stoke, after two men started arguing with the staff over their order.

One of the men reached over the counter and snatched three phones belonging to members of staff.

The owner tried to stop him from leaving the store but was punched multiple times and fell backwards on to a chair causing minor injuries.

The men ran away and smashed the window by throwing one of the stolen phones at it.

The incident happened at around 7pm on June 17 and police have released CCTV footage of two men they believe can help with their inquiries.

Anyone with information is asked to call PC Paul Deeley at Willenhall police station on 101 or email contactus@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk