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Fast-track justice for Essex shoplifters

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An Essex Police effort to get shoplifters to court faster has resulted in nearly 1,000 charges in the last six months. Since April, 930 charges have reached court because Essex police have started summonsing suspects straight to court, without arrest or interview, if there is…

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