Prime minister says number of people charged has risen by 17% and technology is helping police to tackle theft
Keir Starmer has said the “tide could be turning” on shoplifting, pointing to a 17% rise in people charged for what has become a hot political issue.
CCTV footage that could be shared immediately with the police should be used more widely, the prime minister said, adding that “the hope of technology” could make a difference.
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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Ben Quinn and Michael Goodier.
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