It's been claimed that 64 thousand mobile phones were stolen in London last year, amid claims that the UK capital is in the grip of a phone theft 'epidemic'.
Opposition Conservative politicians are calling on the government to introduce tougher penalties for prolific criminals.
Police intelligence suggests a surge in demand for second hand phones in the UK and abroad is behind the issue. The Justice Secretary has said a summit will be held with phone manufacturers to try and work out ways to combat the problem.
Many of the stolen phones were snatched from peoples hands as they walked down the street, and in parliament, the Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick said more needed to be done…
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