Primark caged me like a criminal in the name of Britain's shoplifting epidemic
After picking up a heatwave-friendly work dress, a skirt and a few other bits, as well as the socks, I was ushered through to the self-service tills, which I was told were for card payments only.
It was a hectic, loud and hot environment, and I quickly scanned my items one by one. They totted up to a grand total of £38, and I tapped my phone to pay, taking my receipt from the machine.
The only bag on offer was a reusable Primark-branded tote for 80p, so I opted for the 'no bag' option and, in a rush to leave, shoved my entire haul, un-bagged, in the storage shelf under my child's buggy.
Standing up afterwards, I clapped eyes on a large glass barrier blocking the exit, effectively caging all customers in until they had swiped their receipt. I'd heard of such devices being installed to combat Britain's shoplifting epidemic, but this was the first time I had seen one in a physical shop.
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