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Sheffield Shopkeepers Demand Protection Amid Rising Harassment

1/27/2026

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Story summary

Shopkeepers in Sheffield seek increased protection and support after harassment and threatening behavior at work.
Kate Nixon, owner of Novel bookshop and café, closed her business after 18 months due to repeated incidents described as "intimidating" and "antisocial."
Other female business owners report similar experiences.
Kilvinder Vigurs, deputy mayor of policing and crime for South Yorkshire, says the situation is "unacceptable."

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Story summary

Shopkeepers in Sheffield seek increased protection and support after harassment and threatening behavior at work.
Kate Nixon, owner of Novel bookshop and café, closed her business after 18 months due to repeated incidents described as "intimidating" and "antisocial."
Other female business owners report similar experiences.
Kilvinder Vigurs, deputy mayor of policing and crime for South Yorkshire, says the situation is "unacceptable."