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<p>The Home Office collects and publishes data on crime affecting retail premises
as part of the Commercial Victimisation survey. The most recent publication covers
the year 2022 and estimated that in 2022, 4% of premises which experienced violent
incidents stated that asking for ID for age restricted products was one of the most
common reasons for the violent crime.</p><p>The Government is clear that violent and
abusive behaviour towards any public-facing worker is never acceptable. We take this
issue very seriously and recognise the implications these incidents can have on businesses
as well as the victims.</p>
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