Ring-fence cash for retail neighbourhood teams, say MPs

Chiefs have been urged by MPs to strengthen neighbourhood teams and ring fence funding to protect shop workers. A violent attack happens every five minutes, the industry says.

Local hero: neighbourhood teams focused on retail crime are needed, say MPs

Forces have been urged by senior MPs to put more resources into tackling retail crime. The Home Affairs Select Committee called on Chief Constables to dedicate neighbourhood teams to deal with spiralling retail crime incidents. Committee chair...