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Compensation for injuries caused by thieves

A motorway service station worker who stood up to hooded thieves has received £36,000 in compensation for the injuries she received. She was working as a night time forecourt cashier at a motorway service station when she was attacked. A group of three hooded youths entered the store. One asked to buy cigarettes and as the member’s colleague opened the till another of the youths jumped over the counter.

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