RETAIL crime is “out of control” — with 2,000 incidents of staff abuse a day last year.

Theft also hit an all-time high, with 20million cases over the year — costing firms £2.2billion.

It means there were 55,000 crimes a day involving stolen goods.

Most incidents are linked to organised crime groups targeting multiple stores in the UK.

Meanwhile, the rate of abuse towards workers is now more than four times higher than in 2020, when there were just 455 cases a day.

And of last year’s incidents, 70 a day involved a weapon — a rate more than double the previous year, according to the survey by the British Retail Consortium.

Bosses are now putting millions into stopping crime — such as kitting out staff with body cams or adding security tags to more items.

Helen Dickinson, of the BRC, said: “Retail crime is spiralling out of control.

“People have been spat on, racially abused and threatened with machetes.

“With little faith in police, it is no wonder criminals feel they have a licence to steal, threaten, assault and abuse.”

LOVE Island fans are upset over one couple getting loads of airtime and want to see them booted out of the villa.

Producers assembled a dream list of contestants this series – including two legends who recently went through a break-up.

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Harriett and Ronnie originally got together on last year’s series[/caption]

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They split just three months after leaving the villa[/caption]

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Harriett and Ronnie originally had a summer of love last year when they met on series eleven of the hit ITV show.

They were dumped out of the villa on day 26 after receiving the fewest public votes to save them.

On their return to normal life there were still question marks about whether they were actually re-entering public life as a couple.

Harriett had posted on Instagram calling Ronnie her heart but when asked, he seemed to say they were everything but a couple.

Appearing on So Wrong It’s Right with Olivia Attwood Ronnie said: “Since we’ve been out we’re still together, I don’t know how to say it because obviously you’re coupled up in there, so everyone thinks you’re in a couple. Obviously we’re not, but we are with each other.”

Followed by: “I’d say we’re seeing each other, not boyfriend and girlfriend but we are seeing each other, and we’ve been out on dates since the villa. We’re just seeing how things are going and they’re going really well so far.”

The couple subsequently split just monthly later and when they entered Love Island Allstars fans were surprised to see them coupling up again.  

A showdown between the two this week revealed that Ronnie had cheated on Harriett when they first left the villa, although he defended himself saying: “I kissed one other girl and held my hands up to it.”

Now they are back together again footballer Ronnie seems to be determined to get things right this time saying: “All I want to do is try to build the trust up. And treat you like the princess that you are.”

And: “I want to one day make you my girlfriend and make you the happiest girl in the world.”

The fact that the couple have history and are now seemingly cosying up to each other again has left fans annoyed.

One took to socials to say: “Ronnie n H. Your love island journey is already dun go home now we don’t need round two of this nonsense.”

Another agreed: “Is this love island or the Ronnie and Harriett show, it’s been 40 mins and I’ve had to resort to go on TikTok every time they come on my screen! Send them home.”

As the villa has just been rocked by a triple eviction one fan thought the pair were wasting precious spaces in the villa.

They said: “ronnie & harriett could just go home tomorrow realistically … if you’re in love with someone you already knew why are u on love island???”.

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Ronnie is determined to win back Harriet’s trust after she said he cheated on her[/caption]

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NETO had a nightmare Arsenal debut and has Ethan Nwaneri to thank for sparing his blushes.

The Gunners went into the game against Girona needing to just rubber stamp their qualification for the Champions League last 16.

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Neto had a debt to forget for Arsenal[/caption]

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Ethan Nwaneri scored an impressive goal to put the Gunners ahead[/caption]

Neto made his debut for the Gunners and it quickly became clear why Mikel Arteta had waited to play the stopper.

The goalkeeper was nervous from the start and at fault for the opening goal after he was caught in no man’s land.

Jorginho was able to show his calmness, however, as he converted from the spot to level the game for the Gunners.

Ethan Nwaneri then stepped up with a wonderful goal before the end of the first half to put Arsenal ahead and into the last 16.

Raheem Sterling was then denied from the spot late on.

SunSport’s Henry Tomlinson has provided his ratings for the Arsenal team…

Neto – 4

He made his long-awaited debut, having joined Arsenal on loan from Bournemouth last summer.

The goalkeeper got away with an early mistake and was caught out by former Spurs star Arnaut Danjuma.

Thomas Partey 45′ – 6

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To aggressive from the right-back spot and was beaten for pace by Danjuma as Girona opened the score.

Partey struggled with the winger for much of the game which gave the hosts an edge.

Managed to win a penalty to give Arsenal a route back into the game after a needless challenge but was hooked at half-time.

Jakub Kiwior – 6

The defender put in a decent shift at the back and was able to keep Abel Ruiz quiet for much of the match.

Gabriel Magalhaes – 6

Like Kiwior, Gabriel was fairly solid against Girona and dealt with most of the danger from the hosts.

Riccardo Calafiori 69′ – 6

Thought he scored the opener but was a good foot offside.

Continued to be positive up the wing and helped the Gunners up the pitch.

Mikel Merino – 6

Merino was fine against Girona. It was not a performance that will grab headlines but did what he needed to do in midfield.

Jorginho 80′ – 7

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Jorgino netted from the spot in the first half[/caption]

It’s been a while, but the Italian was back on the scoresheet after converting from the spot in the 38th minute.

The midfielder was composed on the ball and helped recycle the ball and control possession.

Martin Odegaard – 6

It was a quiet night for the Gunners captain as he helped the team maintain the ball but lacked that creative spark.

Raheem Sterling – 4

Struggled to make a big impact in the first half and was the weakest of all of the Gunners’ frontline.

To make matters worse, he was booked for diving in the 70th minute.

And just as he though it couldn’t get even worse, he missed a penalty late on.

Leandro Trossard 69′ – 6

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Leandro Trossard was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet[/caption]

Should have given Arsenal the lead early on but was unable to deflect the ball goalwards.

Continued to prob and rattled the crossbar before the break with a powerful effort.

Ethan Nwaneri 85′ – 8

The youngster showed why he is one of the most promising players at the club with a wonder strike in the first half.

He wrapped a curling effort into the top corner before half-time on his first Champions League start.

His goal saw him become the second youngest English goalscorer in the history of thre Champions League.

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Jurrien Timber 45′ – 6

Added some energy down the left-hand side after replacing Partey at half-time.

Kai Havertz 69′ – 6

Got involved in the attack but struggled to find a clear scoring chance,

Myles Lewis-Skelly 69′ – 6

Another comfortable outing for the impressive youngster.

Declan Rice 80′ – 6

Came on in the final stages to help solidify the defence for the Gunners and put in some dangerous corners.

He did pick up a booking late on.

Gabriel Martinelli 85′ – N/A

Replaced Nwaneri late on and looked dangerous on the wing for the final minutes.

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NETO was millimetres away from an Arsenal debut from hell in Girona.

On his first appearance for the Gunners – 152 days after a deadline day loan move from Bournemouth – the Brazilian goalie showed just how rusty he was with a Champions League howler.

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Riccardo Calafiori and Raheem Sterling congratulate Ethan Nwaneri[/caption]

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Nwaneri converts a brilliant shot to give Arsenal the lead[/caption]

He bizarrely raced out of his penalty box – out of excitement or sheer panic – only to then dive with an outstretched hand as Girona’s Arnaut Danjuma whipped in a 28th minute opener.

Had Neto got a touch to the ball, he would have surely been sent off by Italian ref Maurizio Mariani – another red card that would have almost certainly pushed boss Mikel Arteta over the edge.

Instead, the Gunners hit back via Jorginho’s penalty and Ethan Nwaneri’s stunner to book a Champions League last 16 spot in third place, surviving a late scare as Cristhian Stuani’s 77^th minute equaliser was ruled out for offside by VAR before Raheem Sterling missed an injury-time spot-kick.

The path is now clear. One of either Feyenoord, Juventus, AC Milan or PSV await them in the knock-outs.

Arteta had been searching for a time to use his No.2 keeper, unable to play Neto in the Carabao Cup due to being cup-tied, and this near-confirmed dead rubber against a knocked-out Girona with just one European win to their name looked the perfect chance.

But after this showing, he may now think twice before chucking him in from the cold.

Spanish No.1 David Raya missed out due to a “lack of fitness”, despite training in the build-up and travelling with the squad to Spain on Tuesday, but should be fine to face Manchester City on Sunday.

It gave Neto a rare outing – his first match since starting for the Cherries in a cup defeat to West Ham on August 28.

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Despite their current injury issues – missing the likes of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus and Ben White – Arteta also used this one to rotate elsewhere.

William Saliba, Gabriel Martinelli, Jurrien Timber, Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Myles Lewis-Skelly – fresh from having his three-game ban wiped for his controversial red in the 1-0 win over Wolves on Saturday – dropped to the bench.

Skipper Martin Odegaard and midfielder Mikel Merino returned after missing the Molineux win, while the pre-match talk was all about their shock bid for Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins.

But from kick-off, all eyes were on Neto in between the sticks. His first touch set the tone.

Around 20 yards outside of his box, a simple Jorginho pass-back was fumbled before slipping over, nearly allowing Yaser Asprilla to nick it with an open goal gaping.

The visitors responded. The hugely impressive Nwaneri – still only 17 – crossed for Leandro Trossard by the Belgian scuffed it wide.

Arsenal were inches away from taking the lead. Riccardo Calafiori – who netted the winner against Wolves – was narrowly offside from a Sterling pass inside the box before scoring.

But Girona were growing in confidence, thanks mainly to Danjuma terrorising Thomas Partey – a midfielder at right-back. A cheeky nutmeg on Partey saw Danjuma shimmy inside and threaten.

Again, Danjuma beat Partey – this time for pace in behind – only to see a wayward Neto miles out of his box and unaware of his surroundings, making for a simple finish from distance.

It had echoes of Robert Sanchez’s recent antics for Chelsea against Manchester City’s Erling Haaland.

Arsenal were all over the shop as Jakub Kiwior lost possession and gave up another chance – but they were handed a lifeline thanks to Arnau Martinez clattering into Partey in the box.

Jorginho hopped, skipped and jumped his penalty technique for a 38^th minute equaliser.

And four minutes later, Arsenal’s teenage sensation put them in front, dribbling across the box and picking his spot with a curling beauty into the far corner.

A first Champions League goal on his first competition start, making it six goals in total this term.

Following Stuani’s disallowed strike, Arteta threw on the big guns in Rice and Havertz to see out a no-thrills away-day victory in the heart of Catalonia, but could not finish in style as Sterling’s penalty after Alejandro Frances’ handball was saved by Pau Lopez.

Even so, Champions League dreaming can officially begin.

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Arnaut Danjuma wheels away after beating Arsenal stand-in stopper Neto[/caption]

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Neto was disappointed with his role in Girona’s opener[/caption]

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Jorginho levels from the penalty spot[/caption]

ARNE SLOT claimed a “wise man” once told him nothing good ever came from a defeat.

The identity of the Liverpool’s manager’s Yoda-style mentor remains a mystery but he may also have mentioned that the results of pre-season friendlies do not matter.

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Cody Gakpo returned to haunt his old club in the Champions League[/caption]

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The Eindhoven native struck in the opener from the penalty spot[/caption]

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Johan Bakayoko slammed in a brilliant equaliser for the hosts, who turned the game on its head[/caption]

Because here in Eindhoven, it felt exactly like that for Liverpool – the sort of match we see in July – with Slot mixing and matching his team without worrying too much about the outcome.

Even though they lost, Liverpool finished in the top two so this third defeat of the Slot reign really was an irrelevance and not one anyone will dwell on.

Slot will certainly not stress about a late red card for Liverpool substitute defender Amara Nallo for a tackle on Johan Bakayoko.

Nothing happened until Cody Gakpo scored against his former club with a 28th-minute penalty. 

Bakayoko equalised, Harvey Elliott restored Liverpool lead and then Ismael Saibari levelled in the 45th minute.

Remarkably, in the sixth minute of first half stoppage time, PSV got what to be their winner and it was credited to Ricardo Pepi but looked like a Conor Bradley own goal.

Yet it was always going to be a strange night. With captain Virgil van Dijk among several high-profile absentees left at home, Andy Robertson not only wore the skipper’s armband but also replaced the Dutchman in central defence so there were always going to be a few gaps at the back.

Striker Jayden Danns was handed a full debut up front while midfielder James McConnell who made only his third start.

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Federico Chiesa- the only arrival last summer – has suffered an injury-hit spell on Merseyside and will have been delighted to get a full 90 minutes in his second start although he was guilty of an embarrassing dive in a bid to win a penalty.

It was Chiesa who won the penalty although he needed extensive treatment after a clumsy whack to the ankles from Joey Veerman.

Gakpo calmly dispatched his spot-kick into the bottom corner and as he had promised before the game, the £45m signing did not celebrate in front of his former supporters.

Gakpo’s 39th goal for Liverpool sparked a flurry of goals. Bakayoko delivered a lovely finish following  a clever turn which left both Robertson and Jarell Quansah on their backsides.

Elliott tucked away a loose ball to restore Liverpool;s lead after keeper Benitez could only parry a shot from Chiesa and Saibari beat Caoimhin Kelleher at his near post for 2-2. 

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Harvey Elliott smashed the Reds back ahead in an open first-half[/caption]

Liverpool did not defend well and they caught out down their right again. Although Pepi was marked down at the goalscorer, Uefa initially awarded it as an own goal to Bradley as he got a heavy touch to Mauro Junior’s cross. 

Only six minutes of the second half had been played when Slot decided to give Gakpo a rest and he received a standing ovation from the PSV fans who sang his name.

Gakpo’s replacement, Tyler Morton, delivered a stunning block to prevent Saibari from getting a fourth and Kelleher delivered a decent late save to deny Isaac Babadi.

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Ismael Saibari responded before PSV took the lead[/caption]

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Gakpo was given a standing ovation by the home fans as he left the field[/caption]