"Lord Richard Walker responded by offering Smith a job at one of his stores. In a LinkedIn post, he wrote: You're welcome to a job with us. We even share the same name."
"Members of the public have also started a fundraiser for the sacked shop worker, to help with his rent and bills, which has at the time of writing had raised over 7,500."
"Smith said he had grabbed the bag, but that the shoplifter snatched it back. A brief struggle followed, before the bag snapped and the items fell to the floor."
"On Sunday, Smith made a social media post thanking the public for their support and asking with help to find a job. He wrote: I didn't think it would blow up like this but now it has my priority is getting a job."
Walker Smith, a former Waitrose employee, was fired after attempting to stop a shoplifter. Following public backlash, Lord Richard Walker of Iceland offered him a job. Smith, who worked at Waitrose for 17 years, expressed frustration over frequent shoplifting incidents. A fundraiser for Smith has raised over £7,500 to assist with his expenses. He acknowledged his actions during the incident and apologized to his manager, emphasizing his desire to find new employment in Clapham Junction.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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