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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 94 min read
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Exclusive: CCTV Shows Robust Police Action Against Shoplifter in Lambeth
Exclusive: CCTV Shows Robust Police Action Against Shoplifter in Lambeth. Metropolitan Police Apprehend Shoplifting Suspect In Undercover...
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Jan 312 min read
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Shocking Arson Attacks in Brighton: Two Sentenced as Police Release Dramatic Footage
Shocking Arson Attacks in Brighton: Two Sentenced as Police Release Dramatic Footage. Damatic police footage has revealed the devastating...
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Jan 252 min read
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Shoplifter Who Rammed Farm Shop Worker with Car Jailed in North Yorkshire
Shoplifter Who Rammed Farm Shop Worker with Car Jailed in North Yorkshire. A shocking case of retail crime has highlighted the growing...
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Jan 242 min read
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Woman Banned from 14 Shops Following Three-Year Criminal Behaviour Order
A prolific shoplifter from Nelson has been handed a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) by Blackburn Magistrates’ Court today (10...
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Dec 11, 20242 min read
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CCTV Appeal: Female Suspect Walks Out with Barbecue Supplies from Family-Run Nisa Store
Retail and community crime detection partnership Catch a Thief Leeds , in association with Catch a Thief UK , has released a...
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Nov 25, 20242 min read
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Two Jailed After Man Dragged Along Road in Attempt to Stop Robbery Getaway
Two individuals have been jailed following a dramatic incident in Castleford, where a passer-by was dragged along a road as he tried to...
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Nov 14, 20242 min read
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UK Chancellor Unveils New Plan to Combat Shoplifting - ITV London News
With shoplifting cases up nearly 50% this year, urgent action is needed to protect local businesses, employees, and communities from the...
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Nov 13, 20241 min read
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Budget Pledge to Tackle Retail Crime Amid Rising Costs Hits Small Businesses
In Wednesday's UK budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled new measures to tackle retail crime, aiming to provide relief to a sector...
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Oct 31, 20245 min read
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BBC One Show Exposes Alarming Rise in UK Retail Theft Impacting Independent Stores
In a shocking episode aired on 7 October 2024, BBC One's The One Show shone a spotlight on the dramatic rise in theft from retail...
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Oct 8, 20242 min read
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Arrests made in fight to protect children from criminal exploitation
Staffordshire Police have arrested 10 individuals and seized over £30,000 in drugs, cash, and weapons following a series of raids in...
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Oct 4, 20242 min read
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Quick-Thinking Security Officers Prevent Potential Tragedy in London's West End
Swift action by My Local Bobby officers helped avert a potentially deadly incident in London's West End yesterday, showcasing their...
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Sep 28, 20243 min read
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Farnborough Man Jailed for Burglary and Shoplifting Spree
Retail theft is not a victimless crime – it affects businesses, employees, and the community. A man has been sentenced to two and a half...
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Sep 24, 20242 min read
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