Shoplifting Levels Unacceptable Inquiry

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Shoplifting levels

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Shoplifting levels 'unacceptable', inquiry finds

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Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee held an inquiry into tackling shoplifting in May and September .

More than 443,000 incidents of shop theft recorded by police in March 2024 - the highest ever since records began 20 years ago .

Home Office said it was making assaults on shopworkers a criminal offence and deploying " thousands " of police officers dedicated to tackling the problem.

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