Newsagent chain left staff 'open to violent attacks'

摘要

A local authority has taken action against newsagent chain Martin McColl for failing to protect employees from workplace violence.rnCheshire West and Chester Council decided to prosecute the company after a worker was violently assaulted during a robbery at its branch in Willow Square, Winsford. The firm appeared at Northwich Magistrates' Court on 25 August and pleaded guilty to breaching s2(1) of the HSWA1974. It was fined ￡5000 and ordered to pay ￡5505 in costs.