Shoplifting is a serious offense period. It is quite a regular at some places, but it must be dealt with strictly. A Twitter video depicts a JD Sports security guard taking on a group of suspected shoplifters solo. This brawl has taken place at the Westfield Stratford City in England where people witnessed a lot of violence live.
The internet is widely applauding the security officer who stood up against these hooligans. The main issue with shoplifting is that the culprits feel they can get away with it. It’s only when security intervenes that the perpetrators can be taught a lesson.
What happened at Westfield Stratford City?
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
A video was posted on Twitter, by ‘Seeing is Believing.’ It showed a security guard being outnumbered by three to four men, with a lot of shouting and pleading. The security person looked composed as he faced this tall task. No amount of threats or physical abuse or swearing deterred him from the punishment he dished out. We see a lot of headbutts, punches, and hits delivered by the security personnel. And towards the end, we see one of the alleged shoplifters refusing to let go of the security and clinging to him like glue.
ALSO READ- Video: Crazy Scenes Unfold in Parking Lot as MMA Fighter Destroys Mexican Gangster in Seconds
It’s quite shocking to see that no one, absolutely no one, offered to help the security guard. This is so not expected, especially when things could have turned gruesome and ugly after a point. And the security was all alone in the task. There’s also a woman’s voice heard in the background, pleading with the security guard to stop the scene.
Watch Story: Completely legal in….. UFC. Sports World Bursts Out After Watching Shocking Fight On Track.
The noteworthy incident lead to massive attention from netizens who quickly expressed their reactions.
How did the internet perceive this entire episode?
The internet is not just lauding the security guard but also pointing out instances where things were not in favor of the latter. Let’s find out.
One user expressed a very valid point. When the kids were trying to attack the security guard, no one faced an issue. But as soon as the security guard took charge, people had a problem and asked him to leave the kids alone. Why this sort of discrimination?
Didn’t see anyone stop the kids when they were trying to kill him but as soon as the security guy got the upper hand, everyone tried to stop him. How does this work?
— E🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 (@e_powellian) May 1, 2023
Another user talks about the woman in the background who is seen yelling her lungs out ‘ Please Stop.’ Who was she and why was she concerned about the attackers?
Security Guard is a legend.
Why is there always a woman in these clips who you can hear off camera shouting “leave him alone” as soon as the attacker starts to lose?
— Gem (@GemmaAlexa1990) May 1, 2023
Another user appreciates the guy’s sense of duty. The guy in question is a security guard, and he scuffled to protect the valuables from getting lifted off the shopping center.
Finally a Security guard is doing what I always thought security was meant to do🧐hats off to him. To me it’s no diffirent to a cop driving past a fight or fireman driving by a fire security should always act if needed.
— Sam Wickes (@swickes86) May 1, 2023
This is by far the most contradicting aspect of this incident. People were asking the security guard to stop instead of the robbers. That’s quite shocking to know, tweeted another user.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
He's robbing the supermarket and the bystanders are shouting leave him alone..😳
— Ben (@bennn222) May 1, 2023
Despite facing severe danger and adversity, the security guard stood by his beliefs as he bravely handled the perpetrators. There is an inspiring lesson to be learned from this incident.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
What have you made of this incident? Would you have intervened in such a risky situation ever? Let us know in the comments section below.