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In recent times, the UK has seen a surge in violence towards workers in coffee shops and grocery stores, prompting establishments to take drastic measures to ensure the safety of their employees. One striking example is the grocery chain Lidl, which has invested £2 million in equipping their staff with body cameras. Similarly, coffee chain Pret A Manger has implemented the use of body cameras in “specific circumstances” to protect their workers.
According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), shoplifting incidents in the UK have doubled in the past year, with thieves looting over £2 billion. Shockingly, the BRC has reported an average of 1,300 cases of violence and abuse against retail workers daily. This increase in crime has left many questioning what has changed within the demographics of the UK to lead to such alarming statistics.
Sources suggest that the rise in criminal activities can be linked to the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the changing demographics of the population. Nations like the UK, America, and Canada, which have experienced significant demographic shifts in recent times, are witnessing a sharp increase in violent crimes. The implementation of open border policies is also being blamed for transforming once safe and developed nations into low-trust societies reminiscent of second-world countries.
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