News about Lauren Scott

Tesco arms delivery drivers with DNA 'spit kits' to help trace abusive customers amid rise in violence

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 20, 2024
The British supermarket has offered its staff so-called 'spit kits' in an effort to combat the shocking increase in violent attacks on retail workers. If a customer becomes aggressive and spits, the violated staff member can use the DNA kit to collect a sample. They are then urged to contact the Tesco security team as well as the police. The kits now come as standard in delivery vans and were first issued a number of years ago. Tesco offers the 'spit kits' to any colleague who wishes to use them. The drastic measure comes as the number of daily incidents of abuse against retail workers surged by 50 per cent from 870 to 1,300 in 2023, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

Violence against supermarket workers on the rise: One in three Asda staff have been attacked at work including being stabbed, punched and kicked

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 11, 2024
One in three staff at Asda have been attacked on the job including being stabbed and punched, a report has revealed, amid a recent spate of violence towards supermarket workers. Some 58 per cent of the 1,000 surveyed by the union GMB said they had suffered illness or injury while at work. Respondents described shocking incidents of being spat at, being chased by people in cars and having food, including joints of gammon and watermelons, thrown at them. A whopping 35 per cent told the survey they had experienced physical or verbal violence while at work with some reporting stories of suffering broken bones and receiving death threats against them or their children. Delivery drivers even talked of occasions when they were confronted by naked customers at the door.

In a shocking prank, TikTok prankster films himself securing the HEADPHONES of an unsuspecting man

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 7, 2023
In the newest internet trend, a TikTok prankster has created a brand that cuts the wires off the headphones of unsuspecting citizens of the public. King Prank, the content producer, posted a new clip of himself approaching a middle-aged man who is alone on a shopping mall bench with his headphones on. The teen, who has 22 thousand online followers, is seen reaching forward with a pair of green scissors and snipping the thin wire of the bearded man's headset.

TikTok joker jailed for attacking Asda worker in sick prank film more stunts days after his arrest

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 24, 2023
During a fancy-dress invasion of an Asda store that erupted into a brutal mass brawl on July 22, 2021, attention-seeker George O'Boyle, 30, led a slew of delinquents and aspiring 'influencers'. During being live streamed, father-of-two O'Boyle - who identifies himself as 'GeeMoney' online, was the ringleader of the mayhem, which culminated in his throne of his muckle in south-west London. But the carnage turned bloody as O'Boyle's sidekick, Josh McDonald, a 33-year-old martial arts champion disguised as Spider-Man, kicked and punched defenceless Lauren Scott unconscious, a clip that shocked many on social media. Although O'Boyle - dressed as comedy star Ali G in a yellow tracksuit - erupted in a violent assault of his own, punching the store's boss 15 times in the face as combat spilled into the aisles. After admitting to assault occasioning real bodily harm and a violent disorder, both 'pranksters' were jailed this week. However, as O'Boyle's two-year term comes to an end, MailOnline will reveal the shameless TIkToker territorially terrorizing Asda workers as he waited for his day in jail, posting more prank videos just days after police arrested him and his crew.

An examination of Asda slappers: 'pranksters' who broke into a store and brutally beat workers

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 21, 2023
Thug Josh McDonald, 33, sickened hundreds of thousands of people online when a video of him violently assaulting an Asda by self-proclaimed "influencers" in July 2021 (left). Ali-G, Batman, and Little Red Riding Hood were among McDonald's gangs of now-disgraced'superheroes' that included comedy comedian Ali-G, Batman, and Little Red Riding Hood. From Matt Lucas' faux-disabled Andy from TV show Little Britain, there was also a one-legged amateur boxer who first appeared as Matt Lucas' faux-disabled Andy. They created disorder on their own, with black belt kick-boxing instructor and champion McDonald caught on camera as he kicked and then punched defenceless Lauren Scott unconscious for social media infamy dressed as Spider-Man. George O'Boyle, 30, who was disguised as Ali G., was caught repeatedly leading the crowd of his online followers before crashing a boss up to 15 times. Both fathers, as well as the father of two children, were sentenced to prison for assault occasioning real bodily harm and violent disorder.

Josh McDonald: Thug who kicked and punched female Asda worker unconscious jailed for six years

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 21, 2023
Yesterday, a group of brazen internet 'pranksters' who were caught storming an Asda disguised as fantasy characters before attacking employees was jailed. In July 2021, the crowd, many of whom were dressed as Spiderman, Ali G, and Little Red Riding Hood, were seen storming the supermarket branch in Clapham Junction, south west London. During the incident, kick-boxing instructor and champion Josh McDonald, 32, was caught on YouTube dressed as Spider-Man, kicking and punching female Asda employee Lauren Scott unconscious.

Because she was 'embarrassed' by injuries, a worker was unable to leave the house

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 2, 2023
Josh McDonald, a self-proclaimed 'influencer,' was on scene with co-prankster George O'Boyle), 33, and a group of other pranksters in Clapham Junction in July 2021. McDonald, a black belt in MMA, was seen attacking boss Lauren Scott as she tried to protect herself (pictured right). Ms Scott was assaulted by Sophie Roberts, a trained kickboxer who was dressed as Little Red Riding Hood, 19 years old. McDonald was high-kicked and punched unconscious when Ms Scott attempted to protect herself, according to Kingston Crown Court. She suffered from a fractured left eye socket, as well as bruising around the face, especially around the eye area. Ms Scott's victim impact speech was read in court this afternoon, detailing how she was left 'feeling vulnerable' after the incident and that she wasn't able to leave the house 'because she was so ill and embarrassed' by her injuries.

In another prank, a social media thug who assaulted Asda workers was beaten up on social media

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 7, 2023
According to MailOnline, TikTok thugs who beat up Asda workers and customers while dressed as superheroes have long performed sick practical jokes and posted them online, including fake beatings, shoplifting, and robberies. Live Madness Replays is led by George O'Boyle, 30, who was dressed as Ali G and led the crowd of his online 'followers' into the Clapham store during lockout after posting an advertisement online in July 2021. While dressed as a nun and faking serious assaults and robberies, O'Boyle has filmed himself stealing beer while still posing as a hero, including one innocent Uber driver who pretended to be his getaway driver after he faked robbery at a Post Office. After being defeated, he said he was beaten up and gave a black eye when he began hoovering strangers' pool tables in Croydon (left and right, and inset).

A 'prankster' who kicked Asda workers disguised as a Spider-Man black belt martial arts champion, according to the Internet 'prankster.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 6, 2023
An internet 'prankster' who disguised as Spider-Man (left) kicked and kicked a supermarket worker unconscious, and has been named as a martial arts champion. Thug Josh McDonald (right of top right), 33, sickened hundreds of thousands of people online when a video of his violent assault during a fancy-dress invasion of an Asda by self-proclaimed 'influencers' emerged. In the horrifying incident, which was caught and live-streamed online by several of the crowds, a judge appeared to have admitted real bodily injury and violent violence.

After falling sick at a five-star Turkish hotel, more than 140 British holidaymakers have taken court action

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 30, 2022
Hundreds of families' lives have reported a sickness bug that destroyed their holidays while staying at the Mukarnas Resort and Spa in Antalya, Turkey's Mediterranean coast. Tourists were served lukewarm buffet food that was surrounded by flies, "disgusting" toilets, a dirty pool, and other unsanitary conditions throughout the hotel. Julie O'Sullivan, 45, her partner Gary Hunt, 46, (pictured left) and her two children Harry, 16, and 15-year-old Hannah, all fell sick in the first few days of their holiday.

As a quarter says they are abandoning the scheme, British hosts regret taking in so many Ukrainians

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 24, 2022
Both in their 60s and Sue, four members of the same family, now caring for four members of the same family, which has existed for three generations, at their home in the sleepy village of Oakhill, Somerset. At least 30 homeless Ukrainians were forced to leave their homes after Vladimir Putin's barbaric war, and the town of just 700 is now in its sixth month. According to the BBC, Robin and Sue's living room is often packed with seven refugees, four of whom they took in and three others from next door, but their 'immaculate garden' has been turned into a football pitch. Though Sue said it was "lovefully to hear children playing and laughing" as 'the best gift,' Robin later revealed: "It's been a lot harder than we expected." We're all in our 60s, so we knew there'd be some extra work looking after them,' and when they first arrived, there was a lot more work to do because we were ferrying them here, there, and everywhere.' Obtain the bank account, sort out the phone contracts, and get everything up so they can use it over here.' "We think about it; if we did it again, we'd do it for less people," he said. 'If you're a sponsor with the best will in the world, you're inviting a complete stranger into your house, and that can be extremely difficult.' Vicki Bridges (pictured left with her Ukrainian family) cautioned.

When Whitehall cash never arrived, Ukrainian families were kicked out by hosts: over 1,300 people are homeless or at risk

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 21, 2022
1,335 Ukrainian refugees in the United Kingdom have been listed as homeless or at risk of having a family breakdown due to a lack of funding. The Mail on Sunday discovered that in several instances, this was due to long delays to the £350-a-month 'thank you' payment, which has left volunteers having to dip into their own pockets to 'cover the cracks.' Mariia Suslova, 65, (second from right) was living in a sponsor home with her daughter-in-law Natalia, 41, (left) and three-year-old granddaughter Sofiia, but they were told to leave a few weeks ago. Meanwhile, refugees Minister Lord Harrington and Ukraine's ambassador, Vadym Prystaiko (inset), have been writing to host families to encourage them to keep moving forward.

After staying at a Turkish resort, more than 30 British holidaymakers became sick of diarrhoea

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 11, 2022
After booking through tour operator Jet2 Holidays, the group travelled to Mukarnas Resort and Spa in Antalya, Turkey, between July 9 and July 27. Some people are already suffering from diarrhoea, vomiting, dizziness, and fevers, as well as the fact that the 'five star' resort's 'lukewarm' food was lacking. They have now instructed specialist lawyers at Irwin Mitchell to look into the matter. Lauren Scott, 27, and James Beard (left with their children), 42, who owns an exterior cleaning business, were both affected by gastric disease. Mark Clifton, 38, was another survivor (right). Mark was unable to get out of bed just three days into his trip.