Is UK’s shoplifting epidemic caused by need or greed?

Bare faced and brazen, shoplifters come in bulk in Britain.

In just three years, the crime has doubled in the UK, with shopkeepers and staff facing abuse and violence on a day-to-day basis.

Now, all hopes lie on Artificial Intelligence to reduce the relentless rise in shoplifting across the country.

So, why has there been such a surge? And how can our retail sector be fixed?

ITV News Consumer Editor Chris Choi and Producer Siham Ali tell Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know…