Home Sec: Surge in crime hasn't been taken seriously enough
Home Sec: Surge in crime hasn't been taken seriously enough

Yvette Cooper says crimes like shoplifting have "gone up far too high in recent years" and that they "haven't been taken seriously enough".

The home secretary has announced that hundreds of towns will see an increased police presence to crack down on theft and anti-social behaviour.

Report by Brooksl.

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