Shopkeepers in a busy shopping street say they have resorted to ‘policing it ourselves’ after losing faith with the justice system amid the escalating issue of shoplifting.

A survey by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has shown that the level of violence and abuse directed towards retail workers has risen by almost 50%, with the trade association campaigning for more protections for shop workers.

A leading trade union has spoken out about the government plans to crackdown on abuse of shop workers, saying that new legislation will make police forces across the county “take notice” of the spiralling issue.

The ‘victimless’ crime impacts prices for consumers and small businesses alike 💰