Waitrose under pressure to reinstate employee sacked after stopping shoplifter

Waitrose faced backlash after firing employee Walker Smith, 54, for stopping a shoplifter at its Clapham Junction store. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp condemned the decision, stating it penalizes employees who intervene. The incident highlights concerns around rising shoplifting, which has increased 5% in the past year, as retailers grapple with safety policies.

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