London retail workers are experiencing alarming rates of abuse, threats, and violence according to a new survey released today by retail trade union Usdaw. The findings reveal that incidents against shop workers in the capital are significantly higher than the national average, with violence remaining at double pre-pandemic levels. The survey of 390 London retail […]
AI Cameras Catch High-Rise Fly-Tippers in North London Estate
Haringey Council has deployed advanced AI-powered cameras to combat the dangerous practice of residents throwing rubbish from tower block windows, with three £1,000 fines already issued since the technology’s introduction. The motion-sensitive cameras, first installed on the Broadwater Farm estate in November, have captured 11 incidents of aerial fly-tipping, with items being thrown from heights […]
Shoplifting Crisis Hits London as Attacks on Retail Staff Double
Shoplifting incidents have surged by 50% across London’s police forces, with the City of London area seeing an alarming 91% increase, according to new police statistics. The rise comes amid growing concerns about violence against shop workers, with one in six now reporting physical attacks. The retail crime wave has reached unprecedented levels, with the […]