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UK Crime & Policing Reforms: Over 70 Measures Target Retail Crime, Repeat Offenders, and Community Safety
Catch a Thief UK | SPECIAL REPORT The UK government is preparing one of its most extensive packages of crime and policing reforms in recent years, bringing forward over 70 measures aimed at tackling antisocial behaviour, retail theft, and repeat offending across towns and cities. Image: Catch a Thief UK News At the centre of the reforms is a clear focus: protecting retail workers, strengthening high street safety, and giving police faster, more effective tools to deal with pe

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May 23 min read


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

Catch A Thief UK
May 21 min read


Phone Number “Cloning” Scams: How Criminals Are Taking Control of Accounts and How to Stop Them
By Catch a Thief UK News & Education A growing number of fraud cases across the UK are being linked to what is commonly described as “phone number cloning.” In reality, this term covers two distinct techniques used by criminals to impersonate victims or take full control of their mobile number often leading to bank fraud, identity theft, and account takeovers. Image: Catch a Thief UK Understanding how these scams work is now essential for both the public and businesses. The T

Catch A Thief UK
May 13 min read
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