Peckham shop owner seen ’choking’ woman accused of stealing

A shoplifting row sparked a protest after a beauty shop owner was filmed “choking” a woman he accused of stealing. Sohail Sindho, 45, the proprietor of Peckham Hair and Cosmetics, in south London, was seen restraining the woman, who he claimed attempted to take items from his shop. She became violent after he blocked her exit, he said. Police said a woman had been arrested on suspicion of assault and later bailed. A demonstration opposing violence against women and the black community was held outside the shop on Rye Lane on Tuesday, after footage of the incident emerged online. Read the full article here: #london #peckham #police Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: