Shop workers endure sharp rise in abuse & threats in wake of coronavirus

// A survey from Usdaw shows that incidents have doubled since March 14, up from once a fortnight last year
// Since March 14, 62.2% have been verbally abused, 29% threatened and 4% reported a physical assault
// An estimated 3500 assaults per day took place since the coronavirus pandemic gripped the UKShop workers have been verbally abused, threatened or assaulted every week during the coronavirus crisis, according to “shocking” new research.
A survey by the Usdaw union suggested th