Abuse and intimidation of Clacks retail staff is 'becoming a common occurrence'

Leanne Christie, 47, said she no longer feels safe to work alone at the town’s Spar convenience store due to “weekly” incidents. It never used to be, but it just depends what drink and drugs they’re on these days.” Ms Christie said: “All I did was ask someone not to lean on the counter because we have a sensitive alarm. Ms Christie continued: “If it’s not the violence it’s the theft, and I think they come hand in hand. “I used to work two or three hours in here on my own, but I don’t feel safe to do that now.