Off-duty Doorman says he used ‘reasonable force’ on Michael Lee Dalkin minutes before death

Reece Craig Hugill and Shaun Calvert have given evidence at the inquest into the death of Michael Lee Dalkin who passed away after collapsing outside of Goldie’s Bar on Stockton High Street An off-duty and former Goldies bouncer says he used “reasonable action” taking Michael Lee Dalkin to the ground less than 30 minutes before … Read more

Children ‘petrified’ as Leeds school brings in guard and guard dog over anti-social behaviour

Parents at a Leeds primary school have raised major concerns after a security guard and dog were placed outside of the school. Cottingley Primary Academy said it put the “security arrangements” in place “as a precaution following recent incidents in the community”. But parents said they received no notice that the dog – a German … Read more

Pricewatch Group says short-term security guards stop prolific offenders

Family-owned Pricewatch Group has found employing a temporary security guard highly effective against prolific shoplifters. The forecourt business, which operates 10 sites in Sussex, had a particular problem at its Nisa Local outlet in Eastbourne’s old town. The Esso petrol station was targeted weekly by two street drinkers who took over £600 of stock in … Read more