A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of racially abusing a staff member of a city clothing store and assault.

Two police cars and a police van were parked outside JD Sports in The Shambles this afternoon (Tuesday).

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "Following a call at approximately 3pm this afternoon, I can confirm that officers attended JD sports on The Shambles and one man has been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated public order and assault."

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A store manager at JD Sports in Worcester said that her staff are all okay following the incident.

She said: "The police presence was due to an incident that happened in our store. 

"A customer directed racial abuse at a member of staff and also verbally abused several other members of staff over a pair of trainers.

"Everyone is thankfully okay after the incident."