Summary
Marks & Spencer's retail director has called for more police action to address shoplifting and violence against retail staff at their stores. Several incidents involved theft and assaults, leading to appeals for more resources for law enforcement. The mayor of London and the Home Secretary have been contacted for support by M&S executives.
Key Facts
- Marks & Spencer's retail director, Thinus Keeve, emphasized the need for increased police resources to tackle retail crime.
- Recent incidents include thefts and violence against staff at M&S stores.
- Keeve has written to London Mayor Sadiq Khan and M&S's chief executive has reached out to the Home Secretary for support.
- A large group was involved in anti-social behavior in Clapham, South London, leading to arrests.
- Police Minister Sarah Jones called for police to use available tools to protect workers and pursue offenders.
- Police have increased their presence and developed plans to prevent future disturbances.
- The mayor supports a targeted police approach to dealing with frequent offenders.
- Six teenage girls were arrested after incidents involving violence and fires in Clapham.
