Alleged assault on shoplifter in Tescos

[Chelle-82]

It's obsessed.:hihi:

 

Oops I hope that wasn't to many laughs again.

 

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Psychotic.:roll:.

 

The over use of the word IT to try and somehow belittle me isn't working buddy...

 

It's just a major yawn fest..

 

Oh and by the way I was just having a little joke when I said too many laughs made it look psychotic.. it obviously riled something up inside of you though... sincerest apologies!

[bobcob]

The over use of the word IT to try and somehow belittle me isn't working buddy...

 

It's just a major yawn fest..

 

Oh and by the way I was just having a little joke when I said too many laughs made it look psychotic.. it obviously riled something up inside of you though... sincerest apologies!

 

It not IT,.

 

It's not bothering you that much you had to post that:roll:.

 

Ever thought the joke may have been turned around onto you?

 

Chill out it's Friday and I'm enjoying my fish and chips.

 

You're rather inept at this aren't you?.

[Chelle-82]

It not IT,.

 

It's not bothering you that much you had to post that:roll:.

 

Ever thought the joke may have been turned around onto you?

 

Chill out it's Friday and I'm enjoying my fish and chips.

 

You're rather inept at this aren't you?.

 

No.... and it's Thursday where I am!

[Chris_Sleeps]

Chill out it's Friday

It's Thursday.

 

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I've been beaten. My droll one line only worked if I was first.

[bobcob]

It's Thursday.

 

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I've been beaten. My droll one line only worked if I was first.

 

:hihi:, you sprung my trap.

 

Well done.

 

It should have been Shepherds pie today.

 

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No.... and it's Thursday where I am!

 

:hihi:, Well done.

[IRONMONGER]

Can we please get this thread back to the original topic.

Having worked in retail for almost fifty years I have dealt with the best of society and the worst of society.

From watching the television article and reading the Mirror article I have formed the following opinions. I STRESS that these are my personal opinions.

1. "Simon" , a vulnerable adult, was dancing in the freezer aisle with a fairy wand. Some might find this funny, others might find it odd, some such as the Tesco manager might have found it socially unacceptable.

2. At this point perhaps the manager should have approached "Simon" in a friendly, jovial manner and asked him to leave.

3. It looks as though the manager's bullying and assault began at this point, in the store, which so shocked the Tesco staff that THEY called the police.

4. It makes me wonder if "Simon" actually stole anything, could the shampoo and conditioner have been planted?

5. The activities we witnessed in the back room, from Tesco's own security video,is nothing less than torture and bullying. No wonder the poor lad needed a cigarette, I think that this was probably the only law he actually broke.

6. I feel that "Simon" requires a good solicitor, and I do know of one in Sheffield who specialises in helping disabled people.

7. I sincerely hope that when this case comes to court, which it undoubtedly will,

that justice will be done. I also hope that in future Tesco will be more selective in their choice of managers.

[Timeh]

No it's best we didn't.. I'd end up smashing his head against the wall

 

:hihi:

[bobcob]

Can we please get this thread back to the original topic.

Having worked in retail for almost fifty years I have dealt with the best of society and the worst of society.

From watching the television article and reading the Mirror article I have formed the following opinions. I STRESS that these are my personal opinions.

1. "Simon" , a vulnerable adult, was dancing in the freezer aisle with a fairy wand. Some might find this funny, others might find it odd, some such as the Tesco manager might have found it socially unacceptable.

2. At this point perhaps the manager should have approached "Simon" in a friendly, jovial manner and asked him to leave.

3. It looks as though the manager's bullying and assault began at this point, in the store, which so shocked the Tesco staff that THEY called the police.

4. It makes me wonder if "Simon" actually stole anything, could the shampoo and conditioner have been planted?

5. The activities we witnessed in the back room, from Tesco's own security video,is nothing less than torture and bullying. No wonder the poor lad needed a cigarette, I think that this was probably the only law he actually broke.

6. I feel that "Simon" requires a good solicitor, and I do know of one in Sheffield who specialises in helping disabled people.

7. I sincerely hope that when this case comes to court, which it undoubtedly will,

that justice will be done. I also hope that in future Tesco will be more selective in their choice of managers.

 

Simon was given a conditional discharge.

I presume you are speaking of the other two going to court.

[I1L2T3]

I'm gobsmacked by what is shown at that video. It's a blummin supermarket not the gulag!! Since when are supermarket staff allowed to use that level of force?

 

When he threw the furniture they should have calmly re-entered the room and removed the furniture to prevent him causing any further damage to the property. There was no need for restraint. They had a CCTV camera running and should have just locked the door and monitored him until the police arrived.

 

They had no right to throw water on him, threaten him with a fire extinguisher, smack his head against the wall, kneel in his back or apply pressure to his neck. All of those are well beyond the definition of reasonable force in that situation as they had already detained him in accordance with the law, and presumably informed the police that a crime had been committed.

 

The staff failed in their duty of care at the very least and arguably assaulted the guy.

[Mister M]

I'm gobsmacked by what is shown at that video. It's a blummin supermarket not the gulag!! Since when are supermarket staff allowed to use that level of force?

 

When he threw the furniture they should have calmly re-entered the room and removed the furniture to prevent him causing any further damage to the property. There was no need for restraint. They had a CCTV camera running and should have just locked the door and monitored him until the police arrived.

 

They had no right to throw water on him, threaten him with a fire extinguisher, smack his head against the wall, kneel in his back or apply pressure to his neck. All of those are well beyond the definition of reasonable force in that situation as they had already detained him in accordance with the law, and presumably informed the police that a crime had been committed.

 

The staff failed in their duty of care at the very least and arguably assaulted the guy.

 

I agree - but maybe some on here think that smacking someone with mental health problems head against a wall is a good way of knocking sense into him. Maybe this is their idea of care in the community, and the security guard be appointed the Government's new mental health tsar....