8-year-old child alleges man ‘grabbed her foot’ at Morrisons

By Samantha Allen

Published: October 7, 2022 | 3:38 PM GMT

After a little child informed her mother she was groped by a guy who slipped his hand beneath a restroom stall in a supermarket, police opened an inquiry.

The eight-year-old reported to her mother that a guy had stroked her foot and inquired about her personal matters, such as her name and address, from the cubicle in the Morrisons women’s restrooms next to her.

Just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, the store in Cheadle, was the scene of a “strange occurrence,” which was reported to police.

The child said that the guy reached beneath the partition and grabbed her foot.

Police are asking anybody who may have seen the “strange occurrence” to come forward.

The little girl’s mother described the incident in detail on social media, writing: “We were at Morrisons in Cheadle and my small daughter went to the washroom.

“My daughter was conversing to a guy in the cubicle next to her when he began asking questions about her name, where she lives, and where she attends school.

He then reached beneath the partition with his fingers and caressed her foot. 8 is my daughter’s age. Fortunately, she escaped and located her elder sister.

“This has been reported to the police as well as the shop management.” Please watch out for your children, as things might have easily become worse.

It was verified by Staffordshire Police that an inquiry had been started.

According to a spokeswoman, we were alerted to allegations of a suspicious occurrence at the Morrisons in Cheadle around 4:15 PM yesterday, Wednesday, 5 October.

At at 3.15 p.m., a male entered the women’s restroom and attempted to interact with a little kid. There are continuing inquiries.

We are aware of the situation and are aiding the police with their enquiries, a Morrisons spokeswoman said.

Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 or message Staffordshire Police on Facebook or Twitter with incident number 465 of October 5 in the subject line. They may also remain anonymous by calling Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.