Appeal after Earl’s Day & Night Deli, Bolton vandalised

Earl’s Day & Night Deli, on the corner of Chorley Old Road and Whitecroft Road in Heaton, appears to have been attacked on the evening of Sunday March 1.

CCTV footage shows what looks like a masked man pulling up outside the deli on an e-bike before throwing three bricks through the window.

Co-owner Jonny Eckersley said: “If anyone has any information as to his whereabouts, where his bike could be, or if you’ve seen a kid without their usual school bag today, give us a shout.”

The deli released CCTV footage of the attack and images appearing to show the man in the act of throwing the bricks.

It also appeared to show him reaching down onto the ground to pick up the bricks before throwing them again, which Jonny jokingly described as the man’s “dance moves”.

He said: “It sort of looks like your uncle trying to get a pound coin off the dance floor at a wedding.”

The images released by the deli show the extent of the damage done, with a glass door window and two others having been smashed and glass strewn across the floor.

The attacker appearing to pick up a brick (Image: Earl’s Day & Night Deli)

The attack happened after the deli was closed and fortunately no injuries were reported because of it.

The CCTV and still images of the attacker show what appears to be a young man with his face fully covered and a mask on.

He is shown wearing a black jacket with the hood up, with dark grey trousers and black trainers while sat on an e-bike.

Glass was left strewn on the floor (Image: Earl’s Day & Night Deli)

More distinctively he also appears to have been wearing a Marvel Avengers branded rucksack turned round to the front of his body.

A bright green Incredible Hulk and a blue Captain America are displayed prominently on the bag.

Anyone who thinks they may recognise the attacker or who may have any information about the incident can message Earl’s Day & Night Deli privately through their Facebook page.

Witnesses can also call Greater Manchester Police on 101 or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.