Costa Coffee has reportedly stepped up security at some of its stores amid concerns over theft. The UK coffee chain, which also sells sandwiches and snacks, has “introduced additional support” at a small number of branches following reviews of its security measures. According to The Sun, this includes locations in London such as Denmark Hill … Read more
A cop who repeatedly attacked a doorman while she was drunk would have been sacked if she hadn’t already resigned. PC Deryn Ling, of Durham Constabulary, assaulted the victim by striking his head with her arm on September 13 last year. A misconduct hearing heard how she had identified herself as an officer earlier in … Read more
‘We all saw the footage of marauding gangs and security guards being beaten up. The violent nature of it in Clapham is horrific.’ Security guards in shops should carry pepper spray and truncheons to tackle rising retail crime, a supermarket boss has said. Lord Walker of Broxton, executive chairman of Iceland, said that “just one … Read more
A WIRRAL man who spat at a doorman during an altercation in Chester city centre was provoked, a court has heard. Christopher Russell, 23, of Stanhope Drive, Bromborough, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday, April 7. Russell pleaded guilty to possession of a class a drug (cocaine), drunk and disorderly behaviour and assault by … Read more
Witnesses were screaming during the terrifying moment a car was driven into the front door of a busy pub, which left a doorman injured. Video shared online shows a black Seat Ibiza smashes into The Dolphin, Broadstairs, as onlookers shout in disbelief. Workers at the pub in Albion Street yell out, saying “don’t let anyone … Read more
A boozed-up trainee police officer kicked a bouncer before hitting him in the head after being thrown out of a bar. Former Durham Police officer Deryn Ling attacked a doorman after being ejected from Louis Bar, at Catterick Garrison, after she complained when a friend was asked to leave. The incident took place in the … Read more
A security company director has been ordered to pay over £1,300 after admitting to supplying an unlicensed door supervisor to a venue for six months. On 17 March 2026, Mohammed Shaba pleaded guilty at Luton Magistrates’ Court to offences under the Private Security Industry Act (PSIA). The court heard that Mr Shaba’s company, Peack Global … Read more
A bouncer at a Richmond pub pushed a troublesome punter to the ground and punched him several times, a court heard. Malik Hayyat, 32, was on the door at The Talbot pub in Market Place when the victim was refused entry, York Crown Court was told. Prosecutor Michael Cahill said that Hayyat “immediately challenged” the … Read more
The trial of an Oxford bouncer charged with pushing a drunken reveller has been stopped due to a lack of evidence. Leonard Hoxha, of Ashmole Place, was on trial at Oxford Crown Court. The 44-year-old pleaded not guilty to one count of grievous bodily harm. The alleged incident took place on April 19, 2023 outside … Read more
A maths teacher has been banned from the classroom after he drunkenly assaulted two police officers during a work day out at the races. Declan Sealy had downed 10 pints at Chester Races and then bit a bouncer on the thumb before police had to use tear gas him to stop him, a disciplinary hearing … Read more