A MORRISONS shop assistant was overcome with emotion when shopper handed her some flowers.

Danielle Upton, who works at the Middlewich supermarket, said: "I was absolutely overwhelmed whilst on my shift at Morrisons this morning.

"A lovely lady gave me these gorgeous tulips as a thank you for always smiling.I’d just like to say a big thank you, to know we are appreciated is amazing."

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More customers praised Morrisons and all supermarket staff for going the extra mile during he pandemic after Danielle posted the kind gesture on social media

Jo Adams said: "We are all so proud of you at 'Mozzas' and all our town shops and services, real heroes."

Tracey Mainwaring added: "You all deserve it, you're doing a fantastic job."

Elizabeth Anne said: "How lovely. Thank you for what you do."

Lisa Thompson added: "Always love going into Morrisons, you all make the mundane chore of shopping more fun. Staff have always been so so friendly and helpful. Think you're doing an absolutely brilliant job in difficult and pressured circumstances. Flowers well deserved."

Penny Bell said: "You’re all doing a brilliant job and we appreciate it."