Brewery member of staff 'knocked over' by van after scrap metal theft
CCTV images of the white van allegedly involved in the incident (Image: Hook Norton Brewery)
A member of staff was 'knocked over' by a van after the driver 'attempted to steal' scrap metal from a brewery.
The incident, which is being investigated by Thames Valley Police, happened at Hook Norton Brewery at about 7.57pm on Sunday, July 13.
Managing director James Clarke said a few members of staff were 'enjoying the fruits of their labour' when a white van drove into the yard and around the back of the brewery.
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While Mr Clarke said this was 'nothing particularly unusual', after a few minutes he realised the van had not returned.
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Upon looking at CCTV on his phone he saw a man 'helping himself' to scrap metal.
"Two of us went to have a word, and a third staff member closed the yard barrier," said Mr Clarke.
"After we told the man he should not be taking property, and best if he left, he drove off.
"The yard barrier was still shut at this point, and he drove into it.
"We then opened it, but before it was open wide enough, he drove into the barrier, damaging his van, and knocking a member of staff over."
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A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: 'We were made aware of a theft at Hook Norton Brewery, Banbury at around 7.57pm on Sunday 13 July.
'A van entered the premises and a man attempted to steal scrap metal.
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'No one was injured in the incident but a gate was damaged as the man made off.
'No arrests have been made at this time.
'Anyone with information should call 101 or make an online report, via our website, quoting reference number 43250352329.'
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