In a bold move to combat rising shoplifting incidents, Chris Philp, the Policing Minister, has called on the public to take matters into their own hands and make citizen’s arrests on thieves. Speaking at a fringe event during the Conservative Party conference, Philp emphasised the need for a collective effort against theft.
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“I would also just remind everyone that the wider public, including shop staff and security guards, do have the power of citizen’s arrest,” Philp stated, urging individuals to intervene where safe. He emphasised that allowing theft without challenge could lead to an escalation of such incidents, potentially requiring physical confrontation.
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