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UK Train Terror Attack: Nine Fighting for Life After Knife Rampage on Doncaster to London Servicel
Catch a Thief UK News | 1 November 2025 Reported by Catch a Thief UK Investigations Team A shocking knife rampage onboard a busy Doncaster to London King’s Cross train is now being treated as a potential terror-related incident, after nine passengers were left fighting for their lives and two suspects were arrested at Huntingdon Station, Cambridgeshire, on 1 November 2025. Image: Catch a Thief UK The British Transport Police (BTP) and Counter Terrorism Policing have declared

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Catch a Thief UK News: UK Europe USA Australia Hit by Widespread Smash-and- Grab Crime Wave Targeting Retail, Homes, and the Public
Story By Catch a Thief UK Investigations Team Farrah McNutt, CEO of Catch a Thief UK, has issued a public safety advisory following a sharp rise in smash-and-grab robberies and related crimes across the UK, USA, and Europe. These crimes increasingly target jewelry stores, retail outlets, homes, and members of the public in public spaces, often involving organized groups using vehicles, weapons, and fast getaways. Image: Catch a Thief UK “The threat is no longer limite

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Oct 263 min read


Operation Machinize: How UK Police Are Dismantling the Hidden Economy of the High Street
By the Catch a Thief UK Investigations Team Published : October 21 , 2025 A nationwide crackdown reveals a darker side to Britain’s barber poles and vape clouds. Image: Catch a Thief UK It looked like any other week on Britain’s high streets — clippers buzzing, car washes steaming, and corner shops trading briskly. But behind those open doors, law-enforcement agencies were preparing one of the largest multi-agency crackdowns in recent memory. Operation Machinize, coor

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Oct 214 min read


Catch a Thief UK and Pay My Fuel: Protecting Petrol Stations Retailers and Local Communities Across the United Kingdom
Catch a Thief UK and Pay My Fuel: Protecting Petrol Stations and Local Communities Catch a Thief UK & Pay My Fuel At Catch a Thief UK, we’re proud to be at the forefront of protecting hundreds of family-run petrol stations and local businesses throughout the United Kingdom. In partnership with Pay My Fuel.com, we have helped numerous forecourt operators — including industry leaders like The Motor Fuel Group (MFG) and Morrisons petrol stations — detect, prevent, and recover lo

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Oct 133 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


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


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 244 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


Watch: Quick Police Response Thief Breaks Through Sainsbury's Ceiling to Steal Scratcheards
Watch: Thief Breaks Through Sainsbury’s Ceiling to Steal Scratchcards. This is the shocking moment a thief broke through the roof of a...

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Feb 212 min read


Escalating Retail Crime in the UK: A Multifaceted Threat to Communities
Retail Crime in the UK : A Growing Concern Retail crime in the United Kingdom has escalated to unprecedented levels, with recent...

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Feb 183 min read


Full Steam Ahead - UK Crime Prevention and Detection Partnership For Retailers and Communities
Catch a Thief UK is dedicated to preventing and detecting retail crime across the United Kingdom. We offer a range of services and...

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Feb 173 min read


ITV's This Morning Sparks Debate Over Interview with Former Teen Shoplifter Turned Security Expert
ITV’s This Morning Sparks Debate Over Interview with Former Teen Shoplifter Turned Security Expert. ITV's This Morning Hosts Ben Shephard...

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Feb 84 min read
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