Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyle104 serial criminals committed 4,389 shoplifting offences (Getty/iStock)The Metropolitan Police is advocating for fast-track courts for shoplifters, revealing that 104 repeat offenders were responsible for over 5,300 crimes in London over the past two financial years. These 104 serial criminals committed 4,389 shoplifting offences and an additional 1,000 other crimes, with each individual offending at least 31 times before being jailed. Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist highlighted that almost all of these 104 offenders continued their criminal activities even after being charged, indicating a need for systemic change. The Met, in collaboration with the British Retail Consortium and Retail Trust, has jointly urged the Home Office and Ministry of Justice to implement fast-track courts, proposing that repeat offenders appear within 72 hours of charge. Retail industry leaders, including Helen Dickinson of the British Retail Consortium, stressed the devastating impact of these crimes on retail workers and businesses, advocating for a more robust justice system to effectively prosecute prolific offenders. In fullJust 104 criminals responsible for a third of London shoplifting offences, Met Police figures showThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
How just 104 shoplifters caused over 5,300 crimes in London in just two years
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyle104 serial criminals committed 4,389 shoplifting offences (Getty/iStock)The Metropolitan Police is advocating for fast-track courts for shoplifters, revealing that 104 repeat offenders were responsible for over 5,300 crimes in London over the past two financial years. These 104 serial criminals committed 4,389 shoplifting offences and an additional 1,000 other crimes, with each individual offending at least 31 times before being jailed. Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist highlighted that almost all of these 104 offenders continued their criminal activities even after being charged, indicating a need for systemic change. The Met, in collaboration with the British Retail Consortium and Retail Trust, has jointly urged the Home Office and Ministry of Justice to implement fast-track courts, proposing that repeat offenders appear within 72 hours of charge. Retail industry leaders, including Helen Dickinson of the British Retail Consortium, stressed the devastating impact of these crimes on retail workers and businesses, advocating for a more robust justice system to effectively prosecute prolific offenders. In fullJust 104 criminals responsible for a third of London shoplifting offences, Met Police figures showThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
