Man charged after meat 'concealed in trousers' at Lancaster Asda

Lancaster Area Police said officers were called to the Asda Superstore on Ovangle Road after receiving a report that a man had attempted to conceal the meat <i>(Image: Archive)</i>
Lancaster Area Police said officers were called to the Asda Superstore on Ovangle Road after receiving a report that a man had attempted to conceal the meat (Image: Archive)
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A man has been charged with theft after joints of meat were allegedly concealed in his trousers at an Asda supermarket in Lancaster.

Lancaster Area Police said officers were called to the Asda Superstore on Ovangle Road after receiving a report that a man had attempted to conceal the meat before trying to leave without paying.

Police said the man was detained by security staff until officers arrived at the store.

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A man in his 30s was subsequently arrested on suspicion of theft from a shop.

Aaron Hendron, 37, of no fixed abode, has since been charged with theft from a shop as part of Lancashire Police's Op Vulture.

He is due to appear at Lancaster Magistrates' Court on November 20, 2026.

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