POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man verbally abused a member of staff at the Co-Op in Duke Street, Douglas.

The incident happened at 2.30pm on Thursday.

The man is described as  6ft, unshaven and of medium build. He was wearing blue denim jeans, a blue zip up jacket and a black beanie-type hat.

There were a number of other customers in the store at the time and anyone with information should contact police headquarters on 631212 or any police officer.