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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Fury as 2 security guards suspended after being ‘heavy handed' trying to detain shoplifting asylum seeker
TWO security guards have been suspended this week after being 'heavy-handed' as they tried to detain an asylum seeker shoplifting thousands of pounds worth of goods. The department store employees detained the crook attempting to flee with two bottles of Creed, an £845-a-bottle cologne. 2 Police were called to the Oxford Street department store but did not attend Credit: Getty 2 The suspension of two security guards comes after The Sun watched asylum seekers shoplifting in luxury department stores across London Credit: Ian Whittaker Police were called to Oxford Street but did not attend, so he was released after four hours. It comes after The Sun revealed yesterday asylum seekers leave taxpayer-funded hotels in London to target the West End. We watched organised gangs exit Liberty in London with luxury items. A source last night told how the guards, who have both worked at a security firm for over seven years, are under investigation. READ MORE ON ASYLUM HOTELS MIGRANT FURY Dad of girl 'assaulted by asylum seeker' speaks out after Epping protests They added: 'The migrant got violent and one of the guards got heavy-handed and put him in a headlock. Now they've been suspended and I don't think they'll get their jobs back.' Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said: 'Security staff putting themselves in harms way should not be suspended for doing their job. 'It is a disgrace that these illegal migrants are raiding shops in central London and returning to their taxpayer funded hotels.' After being tipped off by a security firm, we watched as organised gangs exited Liberty in London with alarm-dodging bags of luxury items. They carried bags lined with tin foil that stop security tags from going off when leaving stores. The Met Police said there will be 'increased patrols' in London over the summer. Police swarm 4-star London hotel set to house asylum seekers as furious protesters gather outside They added: 'Intensified multi-agency action will tackle anti-social behaviour and theft is part of ongoing work by the Met and Mayor of London to put visible neighbourhood policing at the heart of fighting crime and rebuilding community confidence.' The Home Office said shoplifters will have their immigration status reviewed if convicted.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Fury as 2 security guards suspended after being ‘heavy handed' trying to detain shoplifting asylum seeker
TWO security guards have been suspended this week after being 'heavy-handed' as they tried to detain an asylum seeker shoplifting thousands of pounds worth of goods. The department store employees detained the crook attempting to flee with two bottles of Creed, an £845-a-bottle cologne. Advertisement 2 Police were called to the Oxford Street department store but did not attend Credit: Getty 2 The suspension of two security guards comes after The Sun watched asylum seekers shoplifting in luxury department stores across London Credit: Ian Whittaker Police were called to Oxford Street but did not attend, so he was released after four hours. It comes after We watched organised gangs exit Liberty in London with luxury items. A source last night told how the guards, who have both worked at a security firm for over seven years, are under investigation. Advertisement READ MORE ON ASYLUM HOTELS They added: 'The migrant got violent and one of the guards got heavy-handed and put him in a headlock. Now they've been suspended and I don't think they'll get their jobs back.' Shadow Home Secretary 'It is a disgrace that these illegal migrants are raiding shops in central London and returning to their After being tipped off by a security firm, we watched as organised gangs exited Liberty in London with alarm-dodging bags of luxury items. Advertisement Most read in The Sun They carried bags lined with tin foil that stop security tags from going off when leaving stores. The Met Police said there will be 'increased patrols' in London over the summer. Police swarm 4-star London hotel set to house asylum seekers as furious protesters gather outside They added: 'Intensified multi-agency action will tackle anti-social behaviour and theft is part of ongoing work by the Met and Mayor of London to put visible neighbourhood policing at the heart of fighting crime and rebuilding community confidence.' The Home Office said shoplifters will have their immigration status reviewed if convicted. Advertisement Migrants 'cop spit' A MIGRANT who came to Britain in a small boat has denied spitting at a cop. Sudanese Kabashi Ibrahim, 22, was accused of assaulting a PC. Two witnesses said they saw the incident on July 20, 2024, when Mr Ibrahim was approached by police officers in Westminster, central London. Mr Ibrahim had been living in a supported accommodation complex in Buckinghamshire, but is now homeless. He spoke only to confirm his personal details and was helped by a Sudanese interpreter at Westminster magistrates' court. He was granted unconditional bail until his trial on November 4 before City of London magistrates.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Fury as brazen asylum seekers filmed shoplifting designer gear worth thousands before returning to hotel YOU pay for
ASYLUM seekers staying in taxpayer-funded hotels are swiping thousands of pounds of designer gear from top stores. Tipped off by a security firm, we saw organised gangs exit Liberty in London with alarm-dodging bags of luxury items. Advertisement 7 Asylum seekers were caught on video leaving their taxpayer-funded hotels to raid 15 stores in five hours Credit: Ian Whittaker 7 Cap-wearing thief inside the central London Reiss store Credit: Ian Whittaker 7 The same man with jeans shorts in John Lewis on Oxford Street Credit: Ian Whittaker They pounced at stores including Liberty, Polo Ralph Lauren and John Lewis — then headed back to their Holiday Inn home. The Sun was alerted to the situation by exasperated security staff who feel powerless to stop the brazen thefts. A whistle-blower said 70 per cent of The man, who works in private security, said his teams are at breaking point and the area 'verging on lawless'. Advertisement READ MORE ON MIGRANT HOTELS He added: 'The police rarely attend and the maximum we can hold them for is four hours — after that we just have to let them go. We see the same faces again and again.' Shadow Justice Secretary 'The small boats are fuelling crime and making the public less safe. It's a national security emergency and Last Thursday we saw a team of two migrants meet up at the Holiday Inn, Wembley. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Latest They carried bags lined with tin foil that stop security tags going off when leaving stores. After jumping Underground ticket barriers they headed to Bond Street station before hitting 15 nearby shops including Lillywhites, Hollister and Reiss. Police swarm 4-star London hotel set to house asylum seekers as furious protesters gather outside Later they met other teams and showed their ill-gotten gains. They also appeared to take stolen goods to a middle man before buying whisky and returning to the hotel. Advertisement It is believed many migrants shoplift to pay debts they owe bosses behind the crossings. Our whistle-blower said that, when detained, the migrants show ID cards and admit they are The security professional added: 'The situation is getting out of control. We are helpless and cannot tackle the sheer numbers flooding the streets. 'I honestly think the area is verging on lawless. The police only turn up in two out of every ten men we detain. Advertisement 'They don't have the resources, and when they do, the most they do is give them a Community Resolution Order. 7 Our investigators watched as gangs used professional tactics to raid shops in the West End Credit: Ian Whittaker 7 Migrants stroll through Soho with bag carrying their stolen goods Credit: Ian Whittaker 'For me and my team, the men are easy to spot because they constantly reoffend. Advertisement 'Once we do detain them, that just means their mates are even busier. They are often violent as well. We print the prices for the stolen items and take mugshots and their ID cards to give to the police. 'Usually it is high-ticket goods they target like Gucci, Prada and Louis Vuitton. 'Sometimes they won't have any ID but they tell us they came over on the boats and their address is the Holiday Inn or the Barbican.' The whistle-blower added of the alarm-dodging foil bags: 'They know what they are doing. They work in groups or pairs. One will be a spotter or cause a distraction while the other bags the stuff. Advertisement 'We've noticed them sharing the same foil bag. So it is swapped around at the hotel depending who is going out on the rob that day. They always come after lunch, so 2pm.' The Holiday Inn in Wembley is home to 700 immigrants and is one of more than 200 asylum hotels around Britain. Residents get three meals a day and a weekly allowance. Ex-Tory security minister Sir John Hayes said: 'This very important investigation by The Sun shows Britain is importing criminals in droves. Advertisement 'It's not fair to taxpayers or businesses to endure criminals who fully know they're here illegally then worsen that by committing further crimes. 'There is evidence here that this may be a very well organised crimewave, rather than sporadic cases by individuals. 'The Home Office must investigate immediately.' The Met said: 'Our proactive patrols and activity solved 163 per cent more shoplifting cases this year than last.' Advertisement Holiday Inn was approached for comment. Liberty, John Lewis and New West End Company which represents shops all declined to comment. 7 We saw a team of two migrants gather at the Holiday Inn, Wembley Credit: Ray Collins 7 Thieves pounced at stores including Liberty Credit: Getty Advertisement
Scottish Sun
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Andy Carroll seals shock transfer to SIXTH TIER of English football and jokes ‘my kids thought I was joining Chelsea'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ANDY CARROLL joked his kids thought he was joining Chelsea after sealing a shock move to sixth-tier Dagenham and Redbridge. The former Newcastle, Liverpool and West Ham striker, 36, will play in the National League South for the new season following a takeover by a Qatari investment group. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Andy Carroll has joined Dagenham and Redbridge in the National League South Credit: Ian Whittaker 8 The club play in England's sixth tier of football Credit: Ian Whittaker 8 He joins on a free transfer after leaving French side Bordeaux Credit: Ian Whittaker 8 He had joked to his children that he was joining Chelsea Credit: Ian Whittaker 8 Carroll played for French side Bordeaux last season Credit: AFP Carroll is returning to England, having left French fourth-tier club Bordeaux at the end of last term. The ex-Three Lions ace said: 'I'm really excited to get started with Dagenham. 'My kids thought I was signing for Chelsea — they'll be in for a shock. 'It's a fantastic location and close to my kids, they will be able to come and see me play. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL slayed in chelsea Norwich defender in bloody battle with Made in Chelsea star's husband 'I really enjoyed my time in Bordeaux but it's time for me to get settled with my family. 'I'm hoping my kids will bring their friends to see me play. ' I didn't want to finish playing football and I'm really excited to get involved in the leadership side and be a player. 'I've got experience in seeing how clubs are run, of all levels. I think I can add value. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 'My first job is to go in as a player, I want to get them promoted. 'I was offered clubs with a lot more money, but I realised Dagenham was a project that I really wanted to get into. Andy Carroll and Lou Teasdale kiss and make up in £38,000 posh Glasto camp as they snog and hold hands after Greece bust-up 'I want to help as many players and staff from my experience and background as possible. 'I was getting offers from clubs in France, Italy and Spain, but I wanted to come home. 'I could sign for a top club, but me and the managers might not see eye to eye, so I just want to be somewhere I'm going to be happy.' Carroll - once a British record transfer when he signed for Liverpool in a £35million deal from Newcastle in 2011 - will be managed by ex-Bournemouth and Manchester City striker Lee Bradbury. Andy Carroll's career path Carroll's meteoric rise might not have lived up to expectations, but it has been a career full of twists and turns 2006 - Begins to break through with the senior team as a teenager at Newcastle 2011 - Joins Liverpool for a club record fee of £35million 2012 - Leaves Liverpool for West Ham loan before joining permanently for just £15million 2019 - Returns to Newcastle after a long but inconsistent spell in East London 2021 - Joins Reading following the expiry of his Newcastle contract 2022 - Leaves Reading for a short spell with West Brom, but quickly returns to the Royals 2023 - Moves abroad for the first time in his career with second division French side Amiens SC 2024 - Makes headlines by joining fourth-tier French side Bordeaux following their relegation over financial issues, plays for less than minimum wage 2025 - Departs Bordeaux amicably and returns to English football with Dagenham and Redbridge. But having amassed a fortune playing in the Premier League, Carroll insists he is no longer motivated by money. He said: 'I'm very fortunate to be a footballer and earn the money that I've earned. I'm lucky to get paid for a hobby. 'It's never been about the money for me, I could have signed for a lot more money. I just love playing football.' Geordie Carroll won nine England caps, scoring twice, including a header against Sweden at Euro 2012. 8 Carroll was once a £35million signing for Liverpool Credit: Getty 8 He left for West Ham in where he spent seven years of his career Credit: Reuters
The Irish Sun
12-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Andy Carroll seals shock transfer to SIXTH TIER of English football and jokes ‘my kids thought I was joining Chelsea'
ANDY CARROLL joked his kids thought he was joining Chelsea after sealing a shock move to sixth-tier Dagenham and Redbridge. The former Newcastle, Liverpool and 8 Andy Carroll has joined Dagenham and Redbridge in the National League South Credit: Ian Whittaker 8 The club play in England's sixth tier of football Credit: Ian Whittaker 8 He joins on a free transfer after leaving French side Bordeaux Credit: Ian Whittaker 8 He had joked to his children that he was joining Chelsea Credit: Ian Whittaker 8 Carroll played for French side Bordeaux last season Credit: AFP Carroll is returning to England, having left French fourth-tier club The ex-Three Lions ace said: 'I'm really excited to get started with Dagenham. 'My kids thought I was signing for 'It's a fantastic location and close to my kids, they will be able to come and see me play. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL 'I really enjoyed my time in Bordeaux but it's time for me to get settled with my family. 'I'm hoping my kids will bring their friends to see me play. ' I didn't want to finish playing football and I'm really excited to get involved in the leadership side and be a player. 'I've got experience in seeing how clubs are run, of all levels. I think I can add value. Most read in Football JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 'My first job is to go in as a player, I want to get them promoted. 'I was offered clubs with a lot more money, but I realised Dagenham was a project that I really wanted to get into. Andy Carroll and Lou Teasdale kiss and make up in £38,000 posh Glasto camp as they snog and hold hands after Greece bust-up 'I want to help as many players and staff from my experience and background as possible. 'I was getting offers from clubs in France, Italy and Spain, but I wanted to come home. 'I could sign for a top club, but me and the managers might not see eye to eye, so I just want to be somewhere I'm going to be happy.' Carroll - once a British record transfer when he signed for Liverpool in a £35million deal from Newcastle in 2011 - will be managed by ex- Andy Carroll's career path Carroll's meteoric rise might not have lived up to expectations, but it has been a career full of twists and turns 2006 - Begins to break through with the senior team as a teenager at Newcastle 2011 - Joins Liverpool for a club record fee of £35million 201 2 - Leaves Liverpool for West Ham loan before joining permanently for just £15million 2019 - Returns to Newcastle after a long but inconsistent spell in East London 2021 - Joins Reading following the expiry of his Newcastle contract 2022 - Leaves Reading for a short spell with West Brom, but quickly returns to the Royals 2023 - Moves abroad for the first time in his career with second division French side Amiens SC 2024 - Makes headlines by joining fourth-tier French side Bordeaux following their relegation over financial issues, plays for less than minimum wage 2025 - Departs Bordeaux amicably and returns to English football with Dagenham and Redbridge. But having amassed a fortune playing in the Premier League, Carroll insists he is no longer motivated by money. He said: 'I'm very fortunate to be a footballer and earn the money that I've earned. I'm lucky to get paid for a hobby. 'It's never been about the money for me, I could have signed for a lot more money. I just love playing football.' Geordie Carroll won nine 8 Carroll was once a £35million signing for Liverpool Credit: Getty 8 He left for West Ham in where he spent seven years of his career Credit: Reuters 8 He has had two different spells at Newcastle Credit: Eddie Keogh Telegraph Media Group
