Shoplifting 'epidemic' in London as offences soar almost 80% in three years, warn Liberal Democrats
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Less than one in five reports of the crime in the capital were attended by an officer last year, according to Met Police data
Less than one in five reports of the crime in the capital were attended by an officer last year, according to Met Police data