Boots has made legal history by launching a private prosecution against a career criminal who police released despite him being caught shoplifting red-handed. Nicholas Richards was detained in the store on July 4 last year by an MLB officer who was wearing a body camera. Instead, it became involved in what is believed to be the first private prosecution for shoplifting brought by a corporate ‘victim’. It is unacceptable that stores such as Boots are being let down by police in this way.’MLB has 30 ‘bobbies’ who provide 24-hour cover. Thank you.’A shop manager was one of the angry Boots staff who helped with the prosecution by providing a witness statement, which highlighted slumping morale among workers caused by police turning a blind eye to crime.

Source: Daily Mail March 16, 2020 22:25 UTC