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Pierre · 14-02-2017, 16:19

He just has the same powers as Jo Public. It all comes down to the term "reasonable"

Did the security guard act reasonably.

Did he have firm grounds to suspect the shoplifter.

Did he use reasonable force to detain him.

Personally, I would think that a rugby style tackle to stop and detain somebody was reasonable. If he tackled then gave him a few punches and kicks then that is unreasonable.

The police have no option but to arrest the guy, I would hope he would be ok in court.

Only sticky point is, if the security guard knew the guy had a bottle on his person, he does have a duty of care to think about the guys safety before he tackles him. That is what might be an issue, but it would be very harsh.

14-02-2017, 16:19	#15
Pierre The Dark Satanic Mills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: floating in the ether Posts: 13,221	Re: Security guard, 20, is arrested after Asda shoplifter he tackled was killed He just has the same powers as Jo Public. It all comes down to the term "reasonable" Did the security guard act reasonably. Did he have firm grounds to suspect the shoplifter. Did he use reasonable force to detain him. Personally, I would think that a rugby style tackle to stop and detain somebody was reasonable. If he tackled then gave him a few punches and kicks then that is unreasonable. The police have no option but to arrest the guy, I would hope he would be ok in court. Only sticky point is, if the security guard knew the guy had a bottle on his person, he does have a duty of care to think about the guys safety before he tackles him. That is what might be an issue, but it would be very harsh. __________________ The wheel's still turning but the hamsters dead.