SECURITY at a district library could gradually be wound down after the number of anti-social incidents there decreases, councillors have been told. A recent report into libraries in the Shipley Constituency revealed that repeated incidents of anti-social behaviour in , at the 5 Rise Shopping Centre, had led to a security guard being employed for … Read more
A customer who became “aggressive and abusive” after being kicked out of a Falmouth pub has been found guilty of assaulting door staff who stopped him from getting back in. Taylor Crooks, 22, failed to appear at Truro Magistrates Court for the remainder of his trial on Wednesday (January 18) which had already been part … Read more
Barry Carr was told he had pancreatic cancer after suffering from pain in his stomach The heartbroken wife of a security guard who died of cancer has paid tribute to her “gentle giant”. Barry Carr was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 11 months ago after suffering from stomach pain. The 67-year-old’s illness was terminal and he … Read more
When Neiko St Leo was denied entry for smashing his vodka bottle on the floor he took it out on staff at Proud nightclub, knocking the supervisor’s phone from her hand and stabbing a bouncer with a small knife A man who threw scaffolding at police during the London riots stabbed a Proud bouncer in … Read more
A man involved in a dispute with a shop security officer claimed he had “sharpies” and had HIV. Blackburn Magistrates’ Court heard the threat made by Billy Smith frightened the security officer and made him consider changing his job. Smith, 30, of Chester Crescent, Haslingden, pleaded guilty to assaulting Brian Langford on September 20 at … Read more
Shauna Collins and another woman were spotted pinching £20 worth of sandwiches from Greggs A woman assaulted two security guards in front of shocked onlookers after stealing sandwiches from Greggs in Eldon Square. Shauna Collins and another woman were spotted pinching £20 worth of sandwiches from the Newcastle city centre bakers on August 8 last … Read more
Shoplifting is estimated to cost London £9.2 million every month, the Evening Standard can reveal — with new figures showing a 48 per cent spike in offences. Brazen thieves have burst in to stores with wheelie bins, suitcases and holdalls to clear shelves of items. Staff who try to intervene are subjected to racist and … Read more
A security guard working at the University of Birmingham’s students union has said he is concerned students could be seriously harmed at the venue if more isn’t done to keep students safe. Josh, which is not his real name, was on shift when a student night took a worrying turn at the Guild of Students. … Read more
Judge says employer ‘ignored’ potential vacancy and left claimant ‘in limbo’ by failing to consider reasonable adjustments A tribunal has ruled that a security guard who was made redundant a few months after the sudden loss of his eyesight was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against because of his disability. The Havant tribunal said that his … Read more
A man released from prison on licence on the Isle of Wight has been sent back behind bars after he attempted to steal over £700 worth of items from Newport supermarkets and assaulted a security guard yesterday (Monday, January 1). Daniel Drake, of Holyrood Street, Newport, pleaded guilty to two charges of theft from a … Read more