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New report outlines ten-point plan to tackle record levels of shop theft and violence

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With unchecked crime reaching record levels, a new report has been launched today (Wednesday, 7 February) – commissioned by Co-op, and written by professor of criminology Emmeline Taylor at City, University of London. It sets out a ten-point plan focused on turning the tide on…

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