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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maryam Zakir-Hussain

Morrisons store manager sacked for ‘tackling aggressive shoplifter’

Morrisons
  • Sean Egan, a Morrisons store manager with 29 years of service, was dismissed after confronting a shoplifter who aggressively spat at him.
  • The incident occurred in December at the Aldridge store, where Egan reacted 'as a human' after being spat at by a known prolific offender.
  • Morrisons fired Egan for violating their 'deter-and-not-detain' policy, which outlines procedures for handling shoplifting incidents.
  • Egan's dismissal has caused significant personal and financial hardship, including an inability to buy Christmas presents for his children and struggles with bills.
  • Conservative MP Chris Philp publicly criticised Morrisons, urging them to reinstate Egan and emphasising the need for retailers to support staff against criminals.

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Morrisons store manager says he was sacked for tackling shoplifter

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