Waitrose and John Lewis offer police free coffee to crack down on crime

Waitrose Banbury

Waitrose and John Lewis have started offering free hot drinks to on-duty police officers in a bid to crack down on crime such as shoplifting and violence against staff in its stores.

John Lewis Partnership has written to the Police Federation to say officers can get a free hot drink in Waitrose stores if they bring a reusable cup.

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