Retail and hospitality workers across the UK are set to receive long-promised protection under new Government proposals introducing a standalone criminal offence for assaulting shop workers with sentences of up to five years in prison. The measures come amid rapidly rising levels of retail crime, violence and abuse towards staff, and growing calls from the industry for meaningful action. Image: Catch a Thief UK The proposed offence forms part of the Government’s Crime and Pol

An education feature for Catch a Thief UK by Farrah McNutt A petition currently circulating across the UK has been signed by thousands of people demanding the legal right for members of the public to carry incapacitant sprays (such as pepper spray) for their self‑defence, especially in light of rising knife‑crime and street violence. While the motive behind the petition is understandable, the legal reality remains more complex and simply carrying a spray may expose y

Catch a Thief UK News Huntingdon , Cambridgeshire – Monday 3 November 2025 Police have released further details following the dramatic arrest of 32-year-old Anthony Williams, from Peterborough, who was detained at Huntingdon railway station after a mass stabbing aboard the 6:25 pm LNER service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross on Saturday evening. How Police Tracked and Arrested Train Stabbing Suspect Anthony Williams Catch a Thief UK News has obtained exclusive foo

Catch a Thief UK News – Updated Rail Security Briefing Date: Monday, 3 November 2025 By: Catch a Thief UK News Desk A serious incident aboard a train on the British Transport Police‑patrolled network has prompted a fresh security push — coupled with the relaunch of the long‑running public awareness campaign to make passengers part of the safety net. Incident summary On Saturday evening (1 November 2025), a mass stabbing took place on a London‑bound train operated by London N

Catch a Thief UK — Incident Report Date: 1 November 2025 Time: Approx. 20:50 GMT Location: On‑board train bound for Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (departed from or near Peterborough) What happened The British Transport Police (BTP), in conjunction with Cambridgeshire Constabulary, are investigating a serious incident on a passenger train in which multiple people were stabbed. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Image; Catch a Thief UK Passenger ac

A growing scam involving fake QR codes pasted on parking machines is sweeping across the UK – with the public urged to act fast or risk losing money and personal information. Image: Catch a Thief UK According to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ), nearly one in every three local authorities that responded to an inquiry have reported their car parks being targeted by “quishing” fraud – where QR codes direct users to fake websites that harvest card details. Here in L

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

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

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

Essex Police have made more than 2,800 arrests for shop theft across the county in the past two years, sending a strong message to...

The familiar security message “See it. Say it. Sorted.” is once again front and centre across Britain’s railways following a refreshed...

Retail crime in the UK has reached alarming levels. Shoplifting and violence against retail staff have surged to record highs,...

A disturbance at a Co-op store in Cornwall has ended in tragedy after a man died following a violent incident involving staff, customers,...

Retail Security in Crisis: UK Shoplifting Hits Record Highs UK – Shoplifting in Britain has reached its highest levels since records...

Prolific Shoplifter Banned from All BP and Shell Garages in Essex for Five Years A serial shoplifter has been jailed and handed a...

Peterborough, UK — Vital life-saving public safety equipment installed on the River Nene in memory of a young father who tragically...

Greater Manchester Police have made more than 3,600 arrests for shoplifting in a landmark year of enforcement and prevention. Image:...

Police appeal after shocking assault and shoplifting incident at Farnborough B&Q - as retail crime surges nationwide....

Can you help us identify these two? We are urgently seeking your assistance to identify two individuals following a troubling...

By Farrah McNutt — Special Contributor The United Kingdom is facing a deepening crisis that goes far beyond crime statistics or rehab...