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Charges dropped against men accused of ‘stealing’ Iceland’s discarded food

Charges dropped against men accused of ‘stealing’ Iceland’s discarded food

Three men who were caught taking food out of a Iceland’s litter bin have had charges dropped against them following a public outcry. The Crown Prosecution Service said it would drop its case despite having previously said there was “significant public interest” in prosecuting the men. They were caught last year taking tomatoes, mushrooms, cheese and Mr Kipling cakes from[Read More…]

BLOG: Police wage war against the homeless: A vicious cycle?

BLOG: Police wage war against the homeless: A vicious cycle?

Police have launched a crackdown on homeless people, it has been reported. There have been reports across the country of police officers stealing ‘confiscating’ donated sleeping bags and food from people who “commit” rough sleeping. This of course, overlooks the fact that the vast majority are not “committing rough sleeping” by choice. Anyway, in a bid to protect the hell[Read More…]