Store visitor has limited shelf life

The man (pictured), who thought had been drinking, entered the Co-op on Devonshire Road on May 20 at approximately 3.45pm with a can of beer in his hand.

He approached the promotion shelf at the front of the store and placed the beer can on the floor.

Then he wedged himself on an empty shelf between bottles of coke, crisps and toilet rolls, lay down and promptly fell asleep.

Store supervisor Ryan Welby said staff at the store were completely surprised to find customers telling them there was a man sleeping on the ‘buy one get one free’ shelf.

Ryan said: “Both members of the public and store members made numerous attempts to wake the male up but he continued to sleep.

“Police were called to the scene to assist with removing him.”

Ryan said that approximately 20 minutes passed before three police community support officers arrived, during which time the man continued to snooze.

When the PCSOs asked Ryan what had happened he replied: “As you can see, a man has kindly entered the store and fallen asleep on our promotion shelf.

“Many customers have asked if this is a joke but I can honestly say I don’t know why he has chosen this place to sleep.”

The PCSOs were able to wake the man and escorted him out of the store.

Bexhill Police Community Sergeant Dan Russell said: “The male was woken up and given drink advice.

“No offence was committed and he was sent to a friend’s home.”