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Armed Police Storm Derby Shopping Centre After ‘Teens with Gun’ Sighting
Catch a Thief UK Derby Armed police were deployed to the Derbion shopping centre in Derby on Tuesday afternoon following reports that a group of teenagers had been spotted with a gun. Image: Catch a Thief UK Derbyshire Police confirmed officers responded promptly after the sighting, with armed units securing the area and ensuring the safety of shoppers. “Officers attended the Derbion shopping centre earlier today after reports of a group of teenagers seen with a firearm,” sai

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5 days ago1 min read


Inside Nottinghamshire’s CCTV Crime Hub: A New Frontline in the Fight Against Retail Theft and Street Crime
By Catch a Thief UK | April 2026 A new era of crime prevention is emerging in the UK, and Nottinghamshire is positioning itself at the forefront. Through the development of a centralised CCTV and public safety hub, authorities are reshaping how crime is monitored, detected, and prosecuted across the district. Image: Catch a Thief UK News Working in partnership with Nottinghamshire Police and local councils, the hub brings together surveillance systems, intelligence, and enfor

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6 days ago3 min read


Retail Crime Crisis Deepens: Security Powers, Sentencing Reforms, and Rising Violence Spark National Debate
Catch a Thief UK News The UK’s growing retail crime wave has taken a more serious turn this week, as leading supermarket executives call for stronger enforcement powers, while sentencing reforms risk reducing custodial penalties for repeat offenders. Image: Catch a Thief UK The debate has intensified following recent disorder in Clapham, where large groups of youths targeted high street stores, raising fresh concerns about deterrence, policing, and staff safety. Clapham Chaos

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