Bag Stolen from Britain’s Police and Crime Minister at Law Enforcement Conference

Britain's Police and Crime Minister, Diana Johnson, had her bag stolen at a conference where she addressed the rising issues of theft and shoplifting. The incident, which took place at the Police Superintendents' Association conference, highlights the country's growing problem with anti-social behavior. A 56-year-old man has been arrested in connection.

Britain's Police and Crime Minister, Diana Johnson, had her bag stolen during a conference for senior and midranking police officers, as she discussed the surging problem of theft and shoplifting, according to a government official.

The theft occurred at the Police Superintendents' Association conference in central England. Johnson highlighted that Britain is facing an "epidemic of anti-social behaviour, theft and shoplifting". Despite the incident, no security threat was identified.

Warwickshire Police arrested a 56-year-old man on suspicion of burglary, but he was released on bail. The nation has seen a 40% rise in thefts, especially of personal items, contributing to waning public trust in law enforcement.

(With inputs from agencies.)