Violence and abuse against shopworkers surges May 26, 2021, 12:08 am
New research shows that violence and abuse against shopworkers surged last year and gathered pace further as the enforcement of coronavirus measures fuelled more incidents (Jon Super/PA)
Violence and abuse against shopworkers surged last year and gathered pace further as the enforcement of coronavirus measures such as face masks and social distancing fuelled more incidents, according to new research.
The latest annual report into retail crime by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) revealed there were 455 incidents of violence and abuse every day in the year to March 2020.
It reflects a 7% jump in incidents from the previous year but sector leaders have said the situation has only worsened following the pandemic.
Violence and abuse against shopworkers surges
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