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The Teeside Live website reports that less than 20 people are responsible for 80% of shoplifting in Middlesbrough town centre.

Tony Parkinson, Chief Executive of the council, revealed the shocking statistic that came after ‘Operation Banton’ – a six-week blitz on crime and antisocial behaviour.

The Plymouth Live website reports that two women have been sentenced for selling and supplying counterfeit goods via private Facebook groups.

Counterfeit clothes, trainers and accessories from brands purporting to be Adidas, Nike, Gucci, North Face and Boss were found at Nicole Brudenell’s home.

The South Wales Argus website reports that a fraudster used Facebook to offload counterfeit designer t-shirts, branded with Moncler, Prada, Hugo Boss and Louis Vuitton.

Alex Parry’s house was raided by council trading standards officers who seized and subsequently destroyed the t-shirts.

The Chronicle Live website reports that a prolific shoplifter with almost 300 previous convictions went on another stealing spree just days after being given a chance to go straight.

Neil Ganjel – now jailed for 30 weeks – was given a community order for 14 shop thefts but then continued to repeatedly target stores.

The Mirror website reports that people caught stealing essentials such as food are to be saved from prosecution under a ground-breaking pilot scheme in Liverpool, which is backed by the police.

Store security staff will point shoplifters towards local food banks or pantries and debt advice services instead of detaining them for arrest.

The Manchester Evening News website reports that another shop on Bury New Road, north of the city centre, has been shut down after 11 different businesses were found trading and selling fake goods.
The road has become synonymous with shops selling fake products, including ‘Dior’ jewellery.