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M&S boss issues stark warning over worsening crime
M&S said shopworkers face daily abuse as it called for stronger policing after 519,381 shoplifting offences were recorded in England and Wales.
- Marks and Spencer Retail Director Thinus Keeve warned that crime is becoming "more brazen, more organised and more aggressive" across Britain, urging officials to prioritize effective policing to protect staff and retailers.
- Recent antisocial behavior includes a Saturday swarm at a Clapham M&S store where more than 100 teenagers stormed the frozen food aisle, with similar unrest in Birmingham on Friday after Easter school breaks.
- Policing Minister Sarah Jones announced the government is ending immunity for thefts worth under £200, enabling prosecution of shoplifters. Police in Rochdale implemented a 48-hour dispersal order following antisocial behavior on Wednesday.
- London Mayor Sadiq Khan condemned the scenes as "utterly unacceptable," though critics including Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp argue the government has "no plan" to reduce crime levels effectively.
- The Metropolitan Police are reviewing CCTV and body-worn camera footage after teenagers used TikTok and Snapchat to organize "link-ups" before storming shops, prompting calls for greater crime transparency to target resources effectively.
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