Crime against shopworkers becomes “worrying trend,” BRC says

// Violence towards shopworkers escalates as government is urged to take action
// The increased use of weapons, especially knives has become a “worrying trend”The government has been urged to take action following increasing levels of violence towards shopworkers on the high street.
Trade association BRC said at least 424 incidents were reported every day in the year to last April, up by almost a tenth on the previous 12 months.
The increased use of weapons, especially knives has be