5 h. ago The mystery of Britain's most annoying man: Meet the silent repeat offender who constantly blocks traffic... but WHY does he do it?

A jailed 'human bollard' who refuses to talk to police, doctors and lawyers is a local prankster who is definitely not mute.

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15 h. ago Police chiefs say shops should have 'greeters' to put off shoplifters, but hit out at lack of jail time for repeat offenders

Lancashire Constabulary issued the advice to business owners amid a surge in thefts, with nearly three a minute reported in England and Wales.

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28 h. ago Police chief mocked for telling store owners to call 999 if they see a shoplifter

Jon Cummins, the Assistant Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police was branded 'out of touch' for telling shopkeepers to report thieves - because officers often fail to show up.

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43 h. ago Shoplifters think they can rob shops with impunity, police chief warns

Katy Bourne, the national lead for shoplifting at the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, said more robust police interventions are needed to prevent reoffending.

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45 h. ago Shoplifters feel they can rob with impunity, police chief says

Police and crime commissioner for Sussex Katy Bourne called for more ‘meaningful criminal justice measures’.

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54 h. ago What's the point in shoplifters getting arrested when courts set them free, says police chief

Katy Bourne, the national lead for shoplifting at the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, has hit out at the lack of an 'effective deterrent' for shoplifters carrying out more crimes.

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4 d. ago Tory police chief faces backlash over telling public to stop shoplifters

Thames Valley commissioner’s remarks called ‘irresponsible’ by MP after he branded people who do not do anything in face of thieves as ‘part of the problem’ amid record high levels of shoplifting

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4 d. ago Police chief's advice that the public should confront shoplifters is branded 'complete and utter idiocy' by former Scotland Yard expert who warns it will INCREASE crime

Matthew Barber, the PCC for Thames Valley said tackling thieves was not just a job for police and criticised onlookers for simply filming instances of crime.

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4 d. ago Public need to stand up to shoplifters and stop relying on cops, police chief says

Matthew Barber, the PCC for Thames Valley said that tackling thieves was not just a job for police and criticised onlookers for simply filming instances of crime.

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4 d. ago Police chief says members of the public should stand up to shoplifters and stop relying on cops

Matthew Barber, the PCC for Thames Valley said that tackling thieves was not just a job for police and criticised onlookers for simply filming instances of crime.

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5 d. ago Driver faces $110,000 fine for speeding on Swiss street... but he can afford it

The millionaire motorist, and repeat offender, was caught on camera hurtling along a Lausanne street at 48mph in a 31mph zone.

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