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Retail Crime and Violence in the UK: A Growing Threat to Shops, Staff and Communities
Retail crime in the UK has reached alarming levels. Shoplifting and violence against retail staff have surged to record highs,...
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4 days ago3 min read
Torpoint Co-op Tragedy: Man Dies After Being Restrained During Shop Attack
A disturbance at a Co-op store in Cornwall has ended in tragedy after a man died following a violent incident involving staff, customers,...
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Aug 122 min read
UK Shoplifting Epidemic: Three Thefts a Minute Our High Streets Under Siege
Retail Security in Crisis: UK Shoplifting Hits Record Highs UK – Shoplifting in Britain has reached its highest levels since records...
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Aug 112 min read
Persistent Bath Shoplifter Jailed as Authorities Highlight Toll of Retail Crime on Local Businesses
Persistent Bath Shoplifter Jailed as Authorities Highlight Toll of Retail Crime on Local Businesses Bath, UK – A woman has been jailed...
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Aug 52 min read
Prolific Shoplifter Banned from All BP and Shell Garages in Essex for Five Years
Prolific Shoplifter Banned from All BP and Shell Garages in Essex for Five Years A serial shoplifter has been jailed and handed a...
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Aug 22 min read
Life-Saving River Safety Equipment Targeted by Vandals Just Weeks After Installation in Memory of Tragic Drowning Victim
Peterborough, UK — Vital life-saving public safety equipment installed on the River Nene in memory of a young father who tragically...
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Jul 242 min read
Neighbourhood Officers Crack Down on Shoplifting with Over 3,600 Arrests in 12 Months
Greater Manchester Police have made more than 3,600 arrests for shoplifting in a landmark year of enforcement and prevention. Image:...
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Jun 262 min read
Birmingham Police lssue Public Appeal After Assault and Theft at Family-Run Retailer
Can you help us identify these two? We are urgently seeking your assistance to identify two individuals following a troubling...
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Jun 42 min read
Important Educational Resource on Safety Launched for UK Junior Schools
A significant new piece of educational material focusing on essential safety topics for children has been published and is now being....
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May 232 min read
"Time for a New Approach: The UK’s Class A Drug Crisis Demands Radical Reform"
By Farrah McNutt — Special Contributor The United Kingdom is facing a deepening crisis that goes far beyond crime statistics or rehab...
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May 232 min read
Nottingham Easter Egg Thief Jailed Amid Growing Concerns Over Retail Crime Crisis
Nottingham, UK – 28 March 2025 A man who smashed his way through shop doors to steal £100 worth of Easter eggs has been jailed, as...
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Apr 142 min read
Martyn's Law: New UK Terrorism Legislation to Bolster Public Safety Measures
A landmark piece of legislation known as Martyn's Law, formally titled The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, has been introduced.
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Apr 52 min read
Garden Centre Owner in Shock After Brazen Shoplifters Strike
Garden Centre Owner in Shock After Brazen Shoplifters Strike – ITV News Reports Retail crime continues to devastate businesses and...
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Mar 252 min read
Hero Police Officer Tackles Knife-Wielding Attacker in Lewisham as UK Faces Surge in Retail Violence
Officer’s quick thinking leads to knifeman’s arrest and imprisonment A courageous police officer's swift actions have led to the...
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Mar 222 min read
Teenagers Sentenced for Knifepoint Robbery at an Independent Retail Store in Bolton
Three Teenagers Sentenced for Knifepoint Robbery in Bolton Three teenagers have been sentenced for a knifepoint robbery at an...
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Mar 122 min read
Retail Crime Crackdown: Suspected £50,000 Haul Discovered by Peterborough Police in City Centre Raid
Retail Crime Crackdown : Suspected £50,000 Haul Discovered by Peterborough Police in City Centre Raid Following a report of...
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Mar 112 min read
Tesco Unveils High-Tech Security Hub in Daventry to Combat Retail Crime
Tesco Unveils High-Tech Security Hub in Daventry to Combat Retail Crime Tesco has launched a new high-tech security hub in...
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Mar 62 min read
The Policing and Crime Bill 2025: 50 New Laws to Tackle Crime and Antisocial Behaviour
The Policing and Crime Bill 2025 : 50 New Laws to Tackle Crime and Antisocial Behaviour The Policing and Crime Bill 2025 has...
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Mar 15 min read
Sharp Rise in Violence and Abuse Against UK Retail Workers: A Step Towards Protection
The UK Government is set to publish its Crime and Policing Bill tomorrow, introducing a comprehensive range of measures aimed at...
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Feb 254 min read
Armed Masked Retail Burglar Charged at Police with Crowbar
Armed Masked Retail Burglar Charged at Police with Crowbar Kent Police release Body Worn Video footage of their Response officers...
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Feb 222 min read
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