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UPDATE: Debenhams now claim the soaking of a homeless man by a store security guard who then laughed and said the man deserved it – was “an unfortunate accident”.
Posted on Facebook yesterday evening:
What have we become in the UK – a nation of bullies?
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For those asking, it was Debenhams in Portsmouth.
Text version:
So to some of you you know my predicament of being homeless. But yesterday morning I woke up feeling wet socks and clothes thought I might of left a bottle open or something. I then get told by the security of Debenhams I have 10 minutes which was fine. But as he walked away he said enjoy your water bed. So I bite back as it being boxing day. So I then begin to pack up my bedding to then discover that the secunity guard from the inside of debenhams had flooded all my bedding. And ruined clothing food dog bedding public donations brought by the kind members of public. So a few of us went into speak to management didn’t do anything apparently it’s acceptable to bullying the homeless and assault them while sleeping. And when confronting the guard I got told I deserve it …. what someone deserves to be homeless. Can I get opinions on this matter.
scum, deserves to lose his job… not like you wanted to be homeless?
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So I guess this is probably not the best time to make a homeless but on Facebook joke?
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So if you cannot afford accommodation you should give up your means of communication. This no joke as it is the same as criticizing refugees for having mobile phones. People should ALL be forced to experience homelessness before being allowed into positions of power over others…. it is not nice.
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Pink Agendist – Are you being serious? Really? Are you actually being serious? You read this disgraceful article, and the most empathetic thing you could summon up from your deep personal well of humanity and compassion was THAT?
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Maybe he chooses to be homeless maybe he doesn’t. Either way he certainly doesn’t deserve to be assaulted. He should press charges.
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“So to some of you who know my predicament of being homeless” isn’t something written by someone who has chosen to be homeless. This is clearly a young man who has had some personal disasters too overwhelming for him to resolve on his and, who is now in serious trouble.
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Shop local, shop small, NOT Debenhams or the like.
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boycot Debenhams untill they dismiss the contractor responsible
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Pink Agendist: Free WiFi is everywhere these days, in case you hadn’t noticed; and if you’re suggesting he should sell his only means of communication, what would that achieve? The price of a second-hand low end smartphone probably wouldn’t even buy him a night in a Travelodge these days.
If you think living on the streets is anything to joke about, belittle or scorn, you’re a sociopath and I pity you the meaningless existence you must lead.
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Soaking any Rough Sleeper at this time of year is unthinkable, uncharitable and Dangerous. Hypothermia is a very real killer, claimed a few lives this winter among the homeless. It claims lives amongst the Elderly in poorly heated homes so to do that to a fellow human and risk his health just for what?.
Debenhams creates an image, of warmth and quality. I can well imagine the Directors have already disciplined the store manager, the company with the security contract would have replaced the guard this shift.
That is what a responsible Company does. They are well aware of Gerald Ratners Curse and would do anything to avoid that.
If Debenhams have just laughed it off, relying on it’s Tory friends in the media to scotch this then they sort of deserve Ratners curse. May your stockholder’s desert you, your customers despise you for being so cheap as to let this happen.
Ratners curse, destroyed the company by taking the piss out his cheapest earrings, compared to a BLT sandwich which was dearer. Google that. The basis is, it’s the little things that trip you up, because when you fall, you are on your own. Your friendly, generations long reputation, gone because some idiot employed another idiot and in the 21st century, Stupidity really is more dangerous than evil.
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I guarantee, obnoxious security guard is not employed by Debenhams but a third party contractor … regardless to that, for another human being to be so cruel, unempathetic and insensitive is incomprehensible to me … however, I cannot understand how someone can be homeless yet have access to a mobile device?? This for me is a contradiction in terms … can someone help me understand this??
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So angry, and so sorry this happened. All the best to you.
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Disgusting behaviour-he should of been sacked!
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Totally disgraceful, we had a homeless guy living with us for a while and I learned a lot about what they go through on a daily basis, being wet is a disaster for them, as drying their clothes and all that – just not easy. Anybody who doubts it, try it for a day!
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It’s sickening to think that people believe that being homeless means you can be abused the security guard should be dealt with by the law accordingly and the manager should face an investigation for allowing staff to act in this way, shame on Debenhams
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Pink Agendist and Alexia most public libraries and many drop in centres have free access to computers & the internet, many of us donate old phones, tablets etc to charities that help the homeless and others in need. Access to Facebook and homelessness are not incompatible. Reading this sort of report and thinking “how could he get on Facebook if he’s homeless” rather than being disgusted by the actions of the security guard is, however, incompatible with possessing a shred of basic human decency.
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Debenhams, morally bankrupt. They deserve to be financially bankrupt too
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Hit them where it hurts, write to them and tell them, as I will after this email, that I am boycotting their store!! Nothing like bad publicity and loss of sales to motivate a big company into some sort of reparative action
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Karma’s a wonderful thing and those who treat others badly just because they think they are better than them deserve all that’s coming to them, it doesn’t cost anything to be kind to someone who is down on their luck, they could very well be in the same situation one day. there is nothing guaranteed in this life.
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The Pink Agendist, née Mr. Merveilleux seems to be rather full of himself. So soon after Christmas too. Homeless people do have access to free internet at the library and many other places too. For shame!
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Not a shop I use often – certainly won’t use again – homelessness is a scandal in a country as wealthy as this one and a malaise symptomatic of everything which has gone wrong since 2010 and got much worse since the Tories cheated their way to election victory in 2015; I would like to pour water over that callous security guard and leave him out in subzero temperatures to freeze to death. I’d like to do much the same to Debenham’s senior management and May’s Cabinet. Really sorry about this horrible experience you’ve had – hope you’re dry now and that things get better in the new year.
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The Security Guard should be sacked instantly, as he has no authority to act outside the sho, let alone in this vindictive manner. Someone with the skill to do so should start an online petition demanding this through Change.org or similar
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This just about sums up the view that the “haves” hold about the “have nots”. It is about time they realised that not EVERYONE on the streets is there because of alcohol drugs crime etc, but due to life circumstances. Often people who are on the streets do end up turning to crime, so as to get into a place that offers shelter of some sort – even if it is a prison cell. This security guard needs to be face disciplinary action at the least, and dismissal for misconduct and bringing Debenhams into disrepute (unless that is their policy – which they have failed to inform us of) I for one will never set foot inside any of their stores again, until action has been seen to be taken.
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This is not acceptable at all.
If the management there wanted an area cleared then a polite word and a chance to do so would have been the better and more respectful way to do it..people do not choose to be homeless often it’s just due to circumstances beyond their controll.
What I’m wondering is with so many churches locked up at night why aren’t they used as temporary shelters at least over the festive season..also synagogues mosques and temples ..surely the messages from all these institutions is one of peace charity and kindness…
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That ‘bloke’ is a total disgrace.
You don’t deserve to be buillied, no one does!
If I was closer you’d be more than welcome here for a shower, hot meal etc. I wish you every success in becoming housed!
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Reblogged this on sdbast.
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Disgusting. Where was the debenhams? This is surely assault and theft of the homeless people’s goods. I don’t like big shops. Eg. debenhams, John Lewis Liverpool 1( security are threatening to cyclists and remove and destroy locks/bikes without owner’s permission). You should press charges. The corporation and its staff should be punished.
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To pour water on people in this weather is very cruel… and inviting if illness and in the worst case death. I am a long distance walker. I know what it is to get wet to the bone and not have anything dry to put on… albeit in summer. This is not an ethical way to deal with the issue of homelessness… worst of all the judgemental attitude of the perpetrator. How does anyone deserve that?
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Absolutely dispicable, and in this, the season of “good will to all men” That security guard needs a punch in the mouth, but it’s ok, because he himself is only one paycheque away from homelessness, and Karma’s coming for him my friend……..oh yeah. : )
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For anyone questioning this man having a mobile phone, many people get theirs replaced regularly on contract and actually GIVE their old phones away to people who otherwise may not have one and wifi is free in many places although I don’t see how ownership of a mobile phone had anything to do with being homeless. I, for, one won’t set foot in Debenhams again until they rectify what they have done. Which Debenhams branch did this happen at so that we, the public, can complain yo the store directly over your treatment.
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Reblogged this on danonwheels and commented:
At this time of year, how cruel do you have to be deep inside to do this?
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No one desrves to be homeless. And yes it was assault. Which city you in because there is extra supprt over xmas and new year in Sheffield. I know this because i work at a homeless hostel.
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Yes, some of us are obviously bullies, this is the behaviour of a n uncontrolled bully. Shame on him, and Debenhams.
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Disgusting! How is it that there are those who have no compassion for those less fortunate, and who obviously also have little gratitude for what they themselves also have; they cannot be thankful and treat another so shamefully.
And why on earth in this day and age, and in a country that is one of the wealthier in the world, do we have so many homeless anyway? It really is not good enough for a modern, forward thinking society at all.
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My flat is directly opposite a branch of Debenhams, and I would be inclined to view them negatively because of their apparent policy of never switching their lights off. This story simply confirms that I will never visit that establishment again.
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Shared on Debenhams official page.
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Reblogged this on aspiblog and commented:
The season of goodwill? Not to the security guard in this horrible story…
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What complete bastards! Absolutely outrageous. Debenhams need confronting about this in no uncertain terms. It’s clearly assault. How dare they. I’m so sorry for your predicament. As a society we should be thoroughly ashamed. I wish you good luck in your life & send you strength and best wishes.
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The content of the posts on here reflect my disgust at such bullying behaviour, in fact such gratuitously bullying behaviour being exhibited. Regrettably there are self satisfied comfortable individuals posting on twitter and Facebook who would condone the “security man’s” behaviour…
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I won’t be spending any more of my cash in there, which is a shame cos I like their stuff.
That behaviour is a disgrace.
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If this is Debenham’s policy!..I’ll never buy anything again from their!..disgusting!
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Losing faith in humanity 😦
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Which debenhams was it? I’ll go there and soak the security guard’s clothes to see how he likes it after I’ve had a word with the manager about how he or she doesn’t deserve to be a manager.
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If you ask this guy to make this post ‘public’, we can share it around on facebook?
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Why are people trying to shift the blame onto the victim?
The action of Debenhams and/or their representative is despicable. Anyone unsympathetic is also heartless and despicable. This would be true at any time of the year but even more so in the season of goodwill.
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Shocking from such a big company!!
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This is assault, but unfortunately not uncommon, a security guard at Norwich’s Castle Mall. He was retrained and The Mall made a large donation to a local grassroots homeless charity.
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Subhuman heartless bastards
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Go. Ba ck round there pan in every window get yourself a 3 square meals and a warm cot for the January simples maybe smash the bastards that think a soaking was fun too just for good measure I would have and then given them a golden hose off !!! Corporate greed this is not this was just nasty bastards with no humanity and as for the fuckin morons that say you shouldn’t have a phone when your homeless I say don’t buy on credit is that not the same fuckin thing buying shite you can’t afford except by a credit rating . Mmmmmm few hundred a month rent or a mobile dirt cheap with a pay as go sim
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the guy that did this is scum and deserves to loose his job and be made homeless
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I’m disgusted. If you don’t want to help someone just do nothing. Don’t make their situation even worse. I hope debenhams do the right thing and fire that callous dirtball. I hope they make amends to you and ideally to all homeless people. The UK needs a clear message that this is not how we do things.
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I am so sorry you were treated in this way. Please believe that we are not all like that excuse for human being. And I will not be shopping in Debenhams in future x
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Portsmouth – there is a petition to punish the man who did this.
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Pink agendist, if you were local you would know that many many lovely Portsmouth people have been helping the homeless and providing things that may just make their lives a little more bearable, including mobile phones and other useful items to keep contact. The pcc team have been in contact with Debenhams and will not let it drop, their actions are inhumane and degrading. I expect you are also the type to bully people like myself who have an invisible illness…. Drop back into your little hole of elitism. As my wise old grandmother used to say, if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all.
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If thats how Debenhams behave towards the vunerable i wont be shopping in there again… Disgusting behaviour.
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Hi, I can’t find any reference to this in the ‘mainstream’ media covering that area.
Whilst I don’t doubt that the incident happened, is there any independent corroboration that would enable is to force the police to investigate what was clearly not just a criminal assault but arguably a life threatening action in view of the cold temperatures and the fact that a homeless man would most likely be in a state of poor health.
If you can identify credible sources then we should start a campaign to put mass pressure on the police to investigate and to encourage the victim to put in a formal complaint to them.
It’s all very well posting on Debenhams facebook page (as I have) but without proof Debenhams will deny it and remove anything they don’t like as fast as it goes up, and will no doubt threaten legal action for libel.
Regards
Sue Boulding
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In the UK these days, you actually need a Smartphone / Mobile Facebook more when you are homeless than when you are settled. The Government has been calling it “Digital by Default” for some years now. Just Saying.
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Reblogged this on Jickinayne.
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Absolutely disgraceful………..I for one will no longer shop at Debenhams……. no one becomes homeless by choice…… hope life gets better for you soon xx
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Hi Russell
I hope you’re feeling a bit better today.
The action taken by the security guard could constitute a criminal offence. Please consider reporting the incident to the police as they are taking assaults and crimes against the homeless seriously. The man needs to learn that being cruel is criminal.
The police may also be able to help put you in touch with charities that can help you get your life going.
I am so glad you are able to be on a social network, it must give you some company and friendship. Please feel free to add me too.
Hope you’re okay. And again, report the crime, you are a human being with rights like everyone else.
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Ansolutely unbelievable what a sick bully !
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It appears strange that most comments are about the phone. Not the fact that while asleep a Debenhams employee decide to go and pour water over a homeless personal belonging, for what a laugh, was he doing what hus employers wanted. Either way it is disgraceful Debenhams manager should do something about it maybe replacement goods?
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Ya wouldn’t even do that to a dog. Offenders deserve to have to endure this hardship when they commit an offence against any homeless person.
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Im real sorry this happened to you
I have a lot of time for the homeless and never
Walk past in winter without giving something
I wish i could give so much more
If i was a very wealthy lady i would open up a building with rooms for you all
My heart goes out to you all
Im sorry for how things turn out for you people
Noone deserves to be treated badly x
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Guess I shan’t be shopping for my overcoats and wife’s handbags at Debenhams again!
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Disgusting behaviour. Absolutely vile. Hope things improved for you after this incident.
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This is absolutely despicable. Name and shame which branch so people can direct their disgust directly to the management there.
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I will never spend another penny in Debenham store. Share if you will boycott their stores for their display of inhumanity
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At first, I thought this was unfair to tag Debenhams, that it was likely the act of one person. It turned out it was the security guard. But that the manager took no action made me angry. It takes a special kind of cruel to treat someone like this. Nobody ‘deserves’ this for being homeless, except perhaps that security guard and manager.
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Pink Agendist has obviously never heard of libraries – which I used a lot to get online when I was homeless (you need to be able to look for somewhere to live somehow – even if it’s only a homeless hostel).
As for Bob, suggesting violence: shame on you. That is never the answer.
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This was an assault
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Does anyone know what Debenhams store it was should be name and shamed
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Sorry if this has been said already, but are we able to find out which store in order to make co-ordinated complaints to Debenhams centrally?
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Disgusting behaviour, what is wrong with people, I hope you managed to find some comfort somewhere and got your things sorted out in the end xx
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This should be reported to the police as crime against this man his security and personal safety was compromised and THESE WERE HIS ONLY POSSESSIONS AND his health was seriously put at risk by the thuggish coward of Debenhams they must be very proud of HIM . THIS IS HAPPENING A LOT I TALKED TO A YOUNG MAN IN CAMBER WELL BEFORE CHRISTMAS WHO WAS ALSO EXPERIENCED SIMILAR TREATMENT EVEN HAD HIS FEW BELONGS SET ALIGHT AND URINETED UPON . THIS IS NOW NEEDING TO BE TAKEN FOR WHAT IT IS A CRIME AND LIKE THE SONG SAYS’ IF YOU TOLERATE THIS THEN YOUR CHILDREN WILL BE NEXT .
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Shameless 😦
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you people do know that even in the wilds of africa where they literally have nothing more than a mud hut actually still have a mobile phone. everyone has one, not everyone has a home tho. You ever seen loads of african houses painted in stupid colours of the mobile phone providers, those poor run down shit houses are selling airtime to try to afford a life. tons of homeless people africa don’t have a home but have a phone so any argument you people put forward about him having communication but living homeless is absolutely pointless. cheap mobile phones wouldn’t even get you over £10 these days. He’s still sadly homeless and has still sadly been assaulted by a bastard debenhams member of staff!
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Which branch was this, please?
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I’d really like to know which Debenhams store this was and have a word with the management myself.
Perhaps they might take more notice of someone that isn’t homeless and has a good job and could be about to spend money in their store.
Shouldn’t happen that way but we all know it does.
And they can go on about security being supplied by a third party contractor but that guard is still representing the store, is working on their premises and so responsibility for this despicable behaviour cannot be shrugged off.
Debenhams have a reputation to uphold and so at the very least need to provide this person with replacements for his damaged possessions, provide a hot meal and a public apology, sadly I do t think that they will
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It’s a long time since I shopped at Debenhams anywhere, but this made me think that I would not even go into one of their stores to use the toilet. They count every entry as foot-fall. Disgusting behaviour by one member of staff rubs off on all, and the lack of action from the Management just makes it worse. Grrr
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I would lodge a complaint with Debenhams HQ and the police for damages-if you did this to anyone else it would be criminal damage, potentially assault. You do not deserve that or to be homeless either. Make a stand.
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I actually purchased items in this store. Never again.
#stopfundinghate
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This Debenham’s is in Portsmouth. I raised a petition on Change.org – please sign – thank you.
https://www.change.org/p/debenhams-boycott-debenhams-until-security-guard-who-soaked-homeless-man-is-disciplined-or-fired
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That is assault and not acceptable, he could have just asked you to move on, I’d report it to the police
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What a miserable individual that security guard is! In addition, I’d be very concerned if that is the type of behaviours which form the culture of staff who work there. Debenhams should be very concerned that this is happening and will reflect this company and not the sly individual of a security guard! I’m sorry to hear that. We all came into this world the same way, and we’ll all leave the same way. And we are all equal. Either that security guard is an absolute idiot who wouldn’t know a conscience if it slapped him in the chops AND his peers are not far behind for allowing him to get away with this. I hope you have managed to find yourself somewhere warm to sleep. Merry Christmas x
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I’m very sorry your having to sleep rough brother. Rest assured I will not be buying anything from debanhams until I have word that they have replaced everything you have lost and made a hefty donation to a homeless charity
I hope that you have a better new year
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I hang my head in shame for this nation, #UK, that tolerates bullying, let alone the belittling of those less fortunate – absolutely disgusting behaviour seems to be tolerated these days!
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Disgusting behaviour by Debenhams
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Shame on you Debenhams. Everyone deserves to be treated like a human being. You are encouraging your staff to assault people who have very little. You are paying them to be cruel to people who could have been customers in another time.
I won’t shop with you any more because you have no consideration for real people
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If it is the Portsmouth store it should be very easy to find who did this. Debenhams will not want adverse publicity, particularly at the time of year. However they must be made to accept responsibility publicly. Firing the security guard solves nothing. Make him sleep rough for a while during the winter and see what it’s like.
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Boycott the shop and give bad reviews appalling behavior
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Absolutely disgusting behaviour on the part of the security guard and Debenhams – I wonder if they can be used by an interested organisation funded by the public.
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A new ‘LOW’…..this is totally abhorrent! Of course our #NastyParty Gvmt has made this kind of thing acceptable but it’s definitely NOT IN MY NAME & I hope Debenhams generously compensate this chap .
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I’m disgusted. Which branch? I’ll write to management. Surely this constitutes an assault? Perhaps report to police? Also, are you receiving any help with your situation?
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This is totally unbearable and unacceptable
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this is so new labour – let’s get a petition up – wow!!!
direct action is what is needed here – burn the shop down – don’t get a petition – the authorities just love them, they’re funny
they’ve been killing disabled people for years and nobody gives a shit
whilst appalling it is no more than routine these days – the fascists who have allowed this to happen are more the problem because they will allow it to continue – the new labour, let’s get a petition going fascists in the facebook/twitter age of folklore FFS
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Sir you are valued as a human being… You are stronger and far more able than this slug will ever be…. Stay strong your time to rise will come … With much respect you are in a situation that anyone of us could find ourselves in at any time…. You are brave and full of soul
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No need,hope that the security guard never falls on hard times and as for Debenhams management shame on you!People don’t choose how life turns out for them sometimes and a bit of humanity for less fortunate people wouldn’t go a miss!
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Absolutely disgusting I shall never use this store again how dare he god forgive he was ever in you’re position one day then he would know how it feels.
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Write to Christopher Cooper – Executive Complaints at Debenhams – as I have done.
This is his email address:
Debenhams.complaints@debenhamscontactcentre.com
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Words fail me. What has our country come to? It is not acceptable to bully, harass or attack someone who is homeless. Debenhams should be ashamed of themselves. Perhaps their management should try a night or two rough sleeping to see what it’s like.
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I think we ought to be careful in saying Debenhams did this although it was their security guard who by the way seems a sadistic bastard! This was an assault by him on another person without doubt and it saddens me that anyone could or would treat another person this way.
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Disgraceful AND CRIMINAL to deface and destroy a persons possrssions wherever they are. Police should take action against Debenhams, the security guard fired AND SHOPPERS BOYCOTT DEBENHAMS STORES. THERE IS SOMETHING EVERYONE CAN DO.
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Lost my custom….especially if you employ knuckle dragging nesnderthols like this ‘security’ man. Mind you..didn’t shop there anyway, it’s all old man clothes.
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Well I’m fuming. I’m absolutely fuming. Spread the word. I’m going to.
I hope you get out of this trap soon and get a roof and some peace xx
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Good morning ! I am so sorry to hear that and I feel very ashamed of such a horrible behaviour. I have a membership card from debenhams and will definitely resign. Those kind of behaviours are just not acceptable.
If you would like some kind help and assistance in any matter please come to a Crisis unit. They will refer you to a centre which is open until the 30th. You can eat, sleep, have a shower, have your hair cut, your dog checked, etc, etc.
With brother and sisterhood,
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They deserve a a tsunami of complaints: https://www.debenhams.com/wcsstore/DebenhamsUKSite/faq/complaints_process.html
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This is appalling. I personally think that the employee of Debenhams should be reprimanded. I can’t believe how one human can treat another.
Why is this country allowing so many people to be homeless…? It’s a national disgrace…… Any one of us could find ourselves in a vunerable situation due to lack of money. Let’s hope and pray that this society of today start turning things around…….we can’t go on indefinitely turning a blind eye.
Hope the man had some help with his wet clothes etc….and the Debenhams employee has a guilty conscience.
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I think its a disgusting way to treat another human being that guard should be made to apologize and replace all that is ruined. He wouldn’t like it if some one put a hose pipe thru his letterbox and turned it on .no more than he desrves
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Have just emailed a complaint to Debenhams and told them to compensate you and make sure it doesn’t happen again in any of their stores. Also pointed out that this is getting around and they need to deal with it pronto or risk their reputation!
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This us abuse and discrimination at its worst! This poor person cannnot pop into the kitchen and tumble their clothes dry. The ‘attacker’ should be held accountable . You are no less of a person because you are homeless. In fact you are a better person in many ways. I am so angry I can’t explain. I hope someone picks up on this and helps this person. It’s a known fact that many ( not all) security guards are power crazy bullies. One word to this one ….. karma!!!!
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Reading this made me very angry and I am so sorry that you have had to suffer this kind of appalling behaviour.
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Disgraceful behaviour on the part of a neanderthal security person, but also the fact that Management didn’t act!! How disgusting is that!! BOYCOTT DEBENHAM’S until they take action & replace this homeless person’s damaged items … as the person said Crisis is open over Christmas and they will be able to help you. I hope you are able to have a happier 2017 and hopefully find a secure safe place to stay.
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What branch of Debenhams did this happen at, as this needs bringing to their attention, so they can punish the security guard and have the chance to apologise and compensate you. His behaviour is disgusting and despicable
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The security guard should be sacked and debhhanams officially apologise and replace the damaged property!
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wht the hell is wrong with people to day, i can not believe, the things that are being done, to move the homeless on it discusting the way they get treated in this day and age there should be no poverty, let alone any one homeless. that dembenhams have allowed such a discusting thing to happen they should be ashamed of themselves and that horrid guard should be sacked, lived
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Disgusting,I hope they loose there jobs,I won’t be shopping at Debenhams ever again 😡
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Bastard!
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I’m so sorry to hear this was done to you. I’d I were you I would report him to the police. He’s damaged your property. That is criminal damage and he deserves being pulled up on it.
I for one will not be going in there to shop anymore and will spread the word to all my friends and family. Also posting on social media.
This is absolutely appalling.
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They should have been arrested for abuse it is not your fault you are homeless it’s the government’s fault shame on you Debenhams for allowing this he should have been sacked
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Debenhamso moralso have changed over the years. So much so that I decided after an incident with an order I placed this year that I would look elsewhere in future when shopping. Having heard this story makes me really angry, let’s hope that security man never has to experience being homeless and jobless. What a heartless person he must be and as for management allowing this behaviour or being at the back of this its disclgraceful. Debenhams are hanging on a loose end business wise and after this story there going to pay for this as loyal customers will shop elsewhere if they have any respect for humans. I sure will be. Good luck Debenhamso your actions have just cost you your business which was already rocky enough!
Very very sad 😑
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please can you let me know where exactly was this
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Look we never know wat predicament our lives could be in . Wat if these people were one day to find themselves homeless. I wouldn’t like to be sleeping in the streets in Winter then to blatantly ruin someone’s bedding to throw water all over is childish churlish and an act of gross vandalism. These are human beings and do not deserve this. So you Debenham bosses wake up show a little humanity to them just cos yr in yr warm offices houses etc does not give you the right to allow these security people who are bullies may I add to do what they did. Sack these guards immediately take a good long look at life which is far removed from yrs!!!!!!!
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Things like this make me sick as a human being. Man sorry to hear about this terrible experience. Stay strong nobody deserves to be treated like that. I hope you get sorted in the future. Life can be so hard. Sounds like the security guard should be sacked. You should get his job. Hope u have a drama free new year mate. Take care. Xxx
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2 be honest who wants a homeless person sleeping in shop door ways there is plenty of other places they can sleep. Town looks bad with homeless all over the place and leaving there rubbish and sleeping bags in every door way
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Shocking im pretty sure that its criminal damage …id be asking the police to pursue this ..im so sorry as 99% of people are supportive and generous tho i have witnessed and challenged this kind of abuse ..and as an ex homeless person myself know only too well the daily challenges faced and how hard it is to dry wet bedding my heart goes out to you ..Merry Christmas
Simon
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its said that every person in Britain is only 3 paychecks away from being homeless – absolutely horrified that anyone can get away with this sort of bullying behaviour – so glad i never shop at Debenhams and that will definitely NOT be changing in the future
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Heartless
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I was going to go to Debenhams today. Now I have read this I won’t. Whether or not you have a home you are still a person and as such deserve to be treated with respect. People should stop buying into the Tory fantasy that the poor are poor because they deserve to be. This is simply not true. The poor are being targeted and scapegoated. You should be able to report this attack to the police. I hope you can get help
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Disgusted by this behaviour and Debenhams should replace all that was ruined and reimburse him for the ruined good. Name and shame them
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Where are you in the country? I’m sure we can sort out fresh bedding, clothes and food.
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Debenhams needs to get rid of this person. People like that donot deserve a job, they should be homeless, if only for long enough to experience a treatment like this. What a nasty creature! If he stays on the job me and my family did our ast shoppings at Debenhams. We visit Malta every year and we always go there in the Tigne Point shopping centre to buy us (quite a lot of) stuff from their shop. But it will end here, this is unacceptable! You do not treat humans like that.
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Merry Christmas to the security guard, who took such a faithless act of unkindness. He obviously understands the meaning of Christmas. Let’s just hope that he finds himself in the same position one day, he obviously doesn’t understand anything about life.
I’m so saddened for the poor man this happened to. Nobody chooses to be homeless, as nobody chooses to fall on hard times, as nobody chooses to have mental health problems. It is not a choice. However, the dispicable behavior of the security guard was a choice.
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I’m just as disgusted at the comment left by J above!, I would love to know which store this was if anyone can help as I want to complain but they won’t be able to get to the bottom of it unless we know which store we are complaint about, also where the poor guy is so he can be reimbursed, I do t doubt this happened, but I can’t see any resolution without a location. Unfortunately I don’t believe everything I read on the Internet, but defo need tome details.
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we in the real world know the police will do nothing they are there to protect capitalism,what is needed id the store named and shamed and everyone let them know what we think.
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Sorry if this has already been posted – but which Debenhams, where. At the best least the security guards need to be removed. Completely unacceptable.
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As if life isn’t tough enough anyway? Perhaps people should think twice about spending their hard earned with Debenhams until Debenhams make a public statement on the matter which is grovelling enough to make us return. Some new clothes and bedding and perhaps a few quid for the victim might also be in order? Just a thought!
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A cruel and despicable act carried out against a man who has so very little in this world and at Christmas too. I hope that the security guard who did this disrespectful thing is severely disciplined. I shall be withdrawing my custom until I hear that Debenhams have put this matter right and replaced this poor man’s property. It is the decent thing to do. Where’s the Christmas spirit here? Debenhams you really should be deeply ashamed.
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Is this not actually classed as assault? I’m pretty sure it’s illegal to just soak someone with water. Also, it’s criminal damage on the poor guy’s possessions.
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I’ve rang up their customer service team, and apparently it’s under full investigation and the security could be given assault charges!
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Absolutely disgusting.that prick needs charged and sacked
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Looks like the homeless guy is from Crawley so guessing it was around this area
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Absolutely horrendous what Debenhams have done to this homeless man you’ve lost my custom and I’m going to share with everyone god bless you and your poor dog xxxx happy new year hope it’s your year 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Disgrace and does this not come under some offence. I would be contacting the police. So sorry this happened to you.
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How come a homeless person is on social networks? If this is true of the security man then he needs to be disciplined for his actions.
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Id like to have a quiet word with that security guard.
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Debenams will never have mine or my families custom again. Do they think people are homeless by choice. I apologise to this person on behalf of my fellow man and am ashamed to be part of this so called civilised society.
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was this is norwich debenhams?
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Criminal damage should be reported to the police!
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Bullying is wrong and so is any unloving action. If you were in my area, I would stand with you and also welcome you into my home. Peace and Love and Prayers
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It was Commercial Road branch in Portsmouth. I feel so angry about this and so sorry for the Man . How dare the security Guard do this to anybody, let alone a ppo homeless man. The Guard probably felt like the BIG man, but instead it has shown everybody what a weak bully boy he really is. I for one will not shop in Debenhams again until the security!!! guard is severely punished. I will be going down there to find the poor man and give him some more clothes, and a hot meal.
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This is shocking to do this and worse to someone who has nothing same on you
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Debenhams Portsmouth 02392 855 638 SHAME ON YOUR PORTSMOUTH STORE FOR ASSAULTING THE HOMELESS MAN SLEEPING ROUGH THROUGH NO FAULT OF HIS OWN,DRENCHING HIM IN WATER,FFS IT’S CHRISTMAS! I FOR ONE WILL NOT SPEND MY MONEY IN YOUR STORES AGAIN
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Disgusting homeless people are still human beings who need love help and careing for , does being homeless make it ok to be abused and assaulted by bullies , Shame on you Debenhams
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bloody absolutely disgusting.Should be ashamed
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This is totally unacceptable I was a Debenhams shopper but no more.
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Unfortunately Debenhams will not actually employ this piece of scum. He will be a contractor for a security company. May I suggest you find the name of the security company, name & shame them & report this to the SIA authority who may revoke his licence.
I hope you find peace & a home in 2017 & never have to deal with such ignorance as this again.
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Oh dear Debenhams. Don’t you realise every person who works for your store represents your public face? If this snapshot isn’t how Debenhams really is,nor how the store wishes to be remembered, then I suggest righting the wrong.
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This is disgusting they shouldn’t treat u like that no matter wat
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Hopefully there is a special place in hell for this disgusting organisation who allow Security to bully the less fortunate. Disgraceful. But under this government, not a surprise. Rest assured I won’t be shopping in Debenhams any time soon.
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If its true, it is disgusting. I hope that security guard falls on rough times and realises the pain and suffering homeless people endure. The small things matter. I’m really irritated by this. No shopping at Debenhams this year. 😕
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Reblogged this on krazyklaws's Blog.
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let your feelings be known on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Debenhams-Portsmouth-130991346966704/?ref=ts&fref=ts or complaints department on their website
https://www.debenhams.com/wcsstore/DebenhamsUKSite/faq/complaints_process.html
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Debenhams i will never enter your store again after your behaviour towards a human being. I hope none of your friends employees etc find themselves in this situation. The really sad thing is why deliberately wet his bedding etc obviously who did that is a very sick person.I hope you show some compassion and do the right thing give this man warm bedding etc to replace what little he had.SHAME ON YOU.
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It is a bloody disgrace fir anyone to be treated like this . Debenhams have finished for me and my family .
My granddaughter had though about going in today in Manchester to spend her Christmas and birthday money . Do glad I got hold of her to stop her and her friends spending there .
Boycott them and the security guard should be sacked .
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This really is disgusting. It is unfortunately the case that no one wants homeless people near their place of business and just assume they are bad people and have created their own situation.
That said it has never been acceptable to abuse a person, homeless or otherwise, and quite why a security guard should feel the need to lol down at the homeless and debinhams manager for condoning it is absolutely disgusting and they should have disciplined this employee, at the very least, and reimbursed you for the damage and abuse that has been endured
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Absolutely disgusting I too was a Debenhams shopper but I will not put a foot through the door until this person gets a full apology and they replace his bedding.The security guard should be fired. Disgraceful
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U ought to be ashamed of urselves Debenhams to allow security guards to do this to a homeless person, u need to be feeding them make sure they have a hot drink, and I’m sure uv enough hats and scarfs and gloves to give a person, remember there for the Grace of God go I, ur staff never know what life has in store for them, and Karmas a bitch…
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How awful for you…. Debenhams should hold their heads in shame
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I emailed a complaint to Debenham’s CEO yesterday and got this reply this morning –
Dear Mr Birchmore
Thank you for your email to Sergio Bucher regarding the incident involving a homeless man outside our Portsmouth store.
As you can imagine, we take these allegations very seriously and will be investigating thoroughly before we decide on appropriate action.
Thank you again for bringing it to our attention.
Kind Regards,
Keith Slotema
Executive Complaints
Debenhams Retail Plc
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It will all be on cctv!
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Is there a petition we can sign? This person should be reimbursed (and more) for the loss of his property (not to mention the humiliation and trauma).
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What this guard did is criminal damage – possibly assault?
The SIA will not tolerate criminal behaviour.
He may lose his licence, job etc.
Does anyone know which branch this was?
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Disgusting idiots who should be sacked, karma will bite them on the arse bloody assholes 😡😡😡😡
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Maybe Debenhams would like to replace the damaged items?! They have employed the security firm whoever they maybe to secure their property so are ultimately responsible for this act of disgusting inhumane behaviour.
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Compensation for food ruined and cost of dry cleaning bedding and clothes.
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security guard should be made to man a soup kitchen paid for and hosted at debenhams next Christmas .. might go someway to apologising 😞
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Portsmouth Debenhams, you have a waster of a security man you need to sack him, that comes down to asalt and abuse, to some one who is homeless, if you don’t do some thing about this people will boycott your stores, I for one will not step in your stores , until I see you have, sacked the piece of shit,
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Its appalling and I’ll be contacting that outfit!
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I was just about to buy some clothes from Debenhams sale – but have since cancelled the order. Show some compassion Debenhams and your customers MAY come back.
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This is actually a case of assault. I don’t know if you feel like taking him to court, but the bad publicity alone should be enough for the shop involved to see that he doesn’t work there again.
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Utterly disgusting, Debenhams should be ashamed of themselves. This is bullying the less fortunate and they shouldn’t be allowed to get away with it, unfortunately as they are a multi billion pound company they can and will. But the more people see what arseholes they are hopefully more people will refuse to shop there and they will loose money. I for one will never shop in there again, this is disgusting
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Give security gaurds name out be funny to see him on here coz he has had lots of kickings cpz that’s what he deserves for his Christmas the lowest of the lowest scumbag
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Will never shop in debenhams again .this is awful .nomone should be treated like this .homeless or not .bet they dont show this in their next christmas advert .
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What an absolute bastard. I’d personally drop him if I could. If it’s any consolation at all my second son who is a DISABLED youth worker, has mild CP. ON November 4th he slept outside with 200 others in the grounds of Manchester Cathedral for the Booth Centre, Homeless charity in Manchester. He personally raised over £800 and the grand total was nearly £60,000. Hope things work out well for you.
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Disgusting behaviour, he is a human being the same as the rest if us, we are all equal so why did this disgusting person deem this behaviour acceptable? Anyone who finds themselves in the position this man is in deserves respect and help, not to be treated in that manner. I hope debenhams will take this incident seriously, he deserves to have his belongings replaced and a formal apology at least. Love and best wishes to this man xx
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This is surely a police matter – have you reported it -if not please do.
Also people need to move their arsed and complain to Debenham’s and expose them
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Debenhams don’t employ outside security. They have a Loss Prevention team which deals with security and locking/unlocking etc. They are “in house”, and because they are in house they don’t have to be regulated by the SIA who most certainly would take someone’s license away were they to find out that this sort of behaviour had been carried out by a licensed individual. And a licensed individual would be acutely aware of this, hence why I’m inclined to believe it’s come from inside. Having said that I would also say that this is only one side of the story. Having been both a Debenhams LP employee and also an SIA registered door supervisor it sounds more like something personal than a directive from management. Maybe there is history between the two individuals relating to their circumstances, as again speaking from experience- the two situations often have cause to cone in contact with each other, and at those times tension is often running high.
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So sorry that you experienced such prejudice. Shame on that security guard…and shocked that the store appears to be backing him up. Let’s hope he finds himself homeless soon. Report, report, report. Disgraceful, unacceptable and saddening behaviour. I hope you managed to get sorted and dried out x
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Get his name and a photo of him, put it up on the net for all to see. Make a sign stating what has happened and stand outside the store.
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Surely that is criminal damage if not physical assault go to police have him charged. I work for a national charity and know how wonderfully generous the public is at Christmas SHAME ON YOU SECURITY GAURD
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He asks for opinions at the end. In my opinion, looking at his Facebook profile, Russell Lucas Allen (the OP) doesn’t look very homeless at all.
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Absolutely vile and disgusting, he should be sacked, to treat a homeless person like this is sadistic and I hope karma bites this scumbag on the bum and he gets to know what it’s like.
I am so sorry this happened to you and I hope the new year is a great one for you by giving you a home and job, God bless you.
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So absolutely disgusted by this disgraceful act. In a civilised country the person who did this would be in front of a judge on a charge of cruelty.
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Which Debenhams was it ?
The Palmerston Rd or Commercial Rd one ?
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Disgusting let them walk a day in the poor homeless peoples shoes and see how they like it.
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Dear Russell, That must have been a terrible shock for you. I suggest that you go to the Citizens Advice Bureau as soon as you can. Ask for an urgent appointment if there’s no drop in service, and ask if you have any legal redress. I wonder if you could take action against the individual who caused the damage to your belongings.
Perhaps a lawyer will read this and comment. I hope so.
Good luck to you. I’m so sorry for your bad fortune.
Ursula.
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I am a Debenhams shopper no more……disgusting. There but for the grace of God…
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Criminal damage springs to mind!
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Disgusting, as a regular visitor to Debenhams, I will be giving it a miss until Debenhams publicly apologise to this man and refund any of his property that had been destroyed. I will also be recommending family friends and people in our parish to do likewise
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Disgusting, uncalled for and bullying of a homeless person who is already suffering enough, I sincerely hope the security guard is reprimanded, SIA who issue his badge have guidelines and codes of conduct, I am certain that being a bully is not something they would condone. I hope that Debenhams finds out who he was, and makes a complaint to the security firm that employs him then they can deal with him appropriately. As a previous person has said Debenhams are represented by who ever is working on the premises, I for one will not shop there until I am assured through the media that this is not standard practise and it will be stopped,
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Totally disgusting behaviour, very upsetting & down right wrong. Debenhams should replace every thing. & book him in dog friendly hotel as a good will gester… Guard should be atleast repromanded.. No-one ever knows if they will ever become homeless, it is not a choice people make.. Its all down to situations & things getting out of control. WHY WOULD U WRECK ALL THE GUY HAS IN THIS WORLD.. WETTING HIS BEDDING, KNOWING ITS WINTER & POOR BLOKE HAS NO WHERE TO DRY IT.. If he got hypothermya & died, it would be manslaughter atleast.. Something needs doing about this assault, so must for christmas spirit & good will.. Will not be shopping in Debenhams in future.. will be Emailing there head office to tell them how disgusted, i am with this treatment of a man & his dog..
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Teach these companies a lesson, don’t shop there ANYMORE !!!! That is so heartless to do that, so let’s get together, stop shopping, Debenhms won’t need the lousy security …… I say teach them a lesson and when their profits come down perhaps they will treat people with human respect…. Research companies who are affiliate with said store. They will feel that o
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Unfortunately until people are put in that position they don’t understand!
I put this down to ignorance!
Stay strong!
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We need to publicise this as widely as possible, to ensure that as many people as possible boycott Debenham’s from now on.
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What a disgusting lot of so called humans.how dare they treat someone like this. Sad sad people
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Bloody disgraceful!
If that was a customer they would soon have done something.
It sould not matter if the person has money to spend in the shop or not.
Sham on debenhams!!!!!!!
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What a nasty vile person, all security guards are just power crazy failed policemen.
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Clearly and obviously it is not right to treat someone’s belongings in this way but I am surprised that no-one has picked up on the fact that someone who is homeless can afford a mobile phone??!! How can you ask the general public for handouts for food if you are spending the money on a mobile phone? I’m sure most givers would be expecting you to be trying to find lodgings somewhere with that money??
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Whoever did this ought to be named, shamed and sacked on the spot. We do not need these excuses for ‘men’ being allowed to get away with such appalling behaviour towards another human being.Did they learn nothing from their parents, their teachers or anyone else? They surely weren’t born such bloody-minded bigots! Debenhams should take responsibility, invite the homeless person into the store, kit him out and offer a grovelling apology for starters.
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I disagree that it’s ignorance. Who needs to be put in this position to have some basic human decency and compassion for those who are? The security guard is a bully and a shameful human being.
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Go to the local press. A security guard done the same thing here in Norwich. Also people should flood that branch of Debenham to ensure they know what’s going on. ( the guard in Norwich was finally sacked!)
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That’s awful ! As if life isn’t hard enough for so many people already ! Show some compassion Debenhams , help people in need , you make enough money , spread some of it around !
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I’ve complained on head . office@contactdebenhams.com.
I’ve also phoned police on 101 but Russell Allen has to make a report himself to get it investigated !
Does anyone know if he’s done that yet ?
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this article should be sent to the all the national broadsheets, with pictures and photos of security guard concerned. Absolutely despicable and cruel. Not necessary and just the most spiteful thing to have done. For Debenhams to condone it by doing nothing is not acceptable.
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I very rarely go into Debenhams.Some years ago I got accused of stealing a £4 pair of boys shorts. Theven security staff approached me not outside Debenhams but round the corner. I told them it was hot so I just put shorts back and where to find them.Eventually I just emptied my bag on the pavement. They just said we thought you’d pinched them.No apology,no helping me pick stuff up.
In fact they should have stopped me by Debenham doors not half way down the street. I understand how nasty they are.
It’s a vile thing to do to a homeless person. It’s this Gov that’s making people so heartless to the vulnerable. Let’s hope karma bites that guy on his scummy ass.
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I am contacting Debenhams to tell them this is not acceptable. Who chooses to be homeless, especially in winter! They should, at the very least, replace all that was ruined.
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Jessica Domino, he had a mobile as it provides security. A mobile phone can cost just £10 a month. It means a contact number for family, if applying for work or benefits and a general connection with the world. Rental in Portsmouth is going to be £300 a month, so a lot more than the cost of that mobile.
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Most people who are homeless are just normal people who are down on their luck. Anyone could find themselves in the same boat if their circumstances change. So the security guard who treated this poor man so disgustingly should be ashamed of himself …..and pray that he will always have a roof over his head and food in his stomach.
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Perhaps the ceo of Debenhams would like to give an opinion Sergio.Bucher@Debenhams.com
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Daily Mirror have been contacted
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Not sure what your point is Jessica Domino…is a mobile phone more expensive than a home? Have you not picked up on the fact that it may have been donated, or that he may be using the computer in a public library where he may have access to a FB account? Being homeless does not mean you are uneducated or without a sense of enterprise or do not belong to a community, it means that you are without a home. And these days the best way to monitor your chances of finding a home or a job, and to communicate with others, is online. Your uncompassionate comment is out of place with the topic here, which is the wilful soaking of a homeless man’s belongings. So less of the judgemental tone, please.
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Oh good god! The ignorant comment about how homeless people shouldn’t have a mobile phone. What do you think they do with it? Play fecking Candy Crush like ?? People need internet access just to exist these days 😡😡
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That’s horrible, totally unacceptable. The security guy should have been sacked. A boycott of the store seems indicated until they do exactly that and apologise for their disgusting behaviour.
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@Jessica Domino Please try to find a place to live with the money you spend on your phone then share the news to the entire world, it would be amasing information for so many homeless. Next experiment: give up your phone (aka your connection to your world of friends) and surround yourself with people that dislike you, despise you, you know, treat you as a homeless…
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Security remember that but for the grace of god you or one of your family could be homeless through no fault of your own. When you are i hope someone treats you with the same charitable grace.
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Please ring Debenhams about this. The number is 0344 800 877 option 5 then 2. They have been asked to tell everyone that this is being taken ‘very seriously ‘. However, I don’t trust them. Please ring and ask to speak with management about this. At the very least, everything should be replaced for this poor man. Thank you.
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I just feel sad that people feel they have the power to abuse another human being. I long for the day when everybody gives each other the respect they deserve. It would cost nothing to speak kindly to the homeless person involved here and give him time and even help to move his belongings. What a terrible plight to be on the streets in the first place. We all need to appreciate what we have and to learn to share
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Need everyone to boycott Debenham’s and all the shops with in it.
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Flashmob Debenhams up and down the country armed with bottles of water, lets make all of their bedding wet see how they like it.
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Absolutely shocking. One day those responsible, or their families and friends, might be in a similar situation. There but for fortune go you or I.
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His choice to take that Action, my choice to boycott Debenhams😢😡
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I can only hope that the management of this debenhams were not aware of the situation at the time, they should have invited the man in and given him clothing, bedding and a meal, I hope they will now invite him back. The man should be sacked and reported to the police.
And with regard to the mobile phone, do society feel that a homeless person should have nothing! We don’t know what led to him becoming homeless.
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I find it very hard to understand how anyone could treat another human being this way. The security guard may have his own security issues and feels better for it. Very shallow if this is the case
Jessica Domino: Would you find it acceptable if your boss told you how to spend your money? Perhaps all tax payers should tell benefit claimants how to spend their cheques?
No? I thought not. Maybe the phone is 2nd hand passed on by a donor, along with a pay as you go sim card. Until you have the facts please keep your opinion to yourself. Thank you.
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Why would anyone want to cause unnecessary suffering to a poor homeless guy who wasnt doing anyone any harm, espacially at this time of year, supposed to be season of goodwiil!
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What a wanker, what Security Company, im sure the Security Company would love to be seen as compassionate, as part of the CSR.
Mm well a few points A) clearly the Security Guard was not doing his duty correctly B) not showing a good side of Social Responsability.
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For Jessica’s (and others’) information – lots of homeless people have mobile phones. Two articles about this: https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2015/oct/01/smartphones-are-lifeline-for-homeless-people https://medium.com/conscious-by-handup/why-do-homeless-people-have-cell-phones-54549f661dd#.of8xvvneh
Quite apart from this being an objectively terrible thing to do I would have thought it would constitute assault.
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What the guard did was wrong. Morally and in law. I doubt if he was acting under instruction of Debenhams, or even works for it. I hope the people of Portsmouth go into the store and bring this to the managers attention.
Sad bullies like this have no place in a decent society.
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This is the worst of humanity. This snobbery, sense of superiority and lack of compassion is what is wrong with the world today. ANYONE can suffer a breakdown in circumstance and NO-ONE deserves it. Shame on Debenhams I certainly won’t be shopping there again.
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We are all within a few pay packets of being destitute. I’m thoroughly disgusted by the staff member of Norwich Debenams. As for the comment on the mobile phone. Words fail me.
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Everyone deserves a Christmas, they deserve a bit of respect they are still human
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Absolutely disgusting. I will be letting Debehams here in Galway know how I feel amd will encourage my friends not to shop there.
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That’s disgusting, no one knows how that person was made homeless. It was probably not his own fault. If I see a homeless person I usually go to Greggs to get a hot pie to warm them up for a while. I wish I could have done more….
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What a sadistic fucker!! No body knows what the future may hold for them really sad for this poor guy 😢
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No one person can ever understand or comprehend any situation; Until they have lived it themselves. Compassion comes from the deep understanding of knowing how it feels.When a person has experience this, they come out of it with true humility. Humbleness is an attitude that few people have these days. When you have experience hopelessness, loss, despair, and total uncaring attitude from others. You either try to not to give up, or you give up. Treating the homeless or poor without an understanding of their situation. Only makes the lives of these people far worse. Helping those in need and having humility while doing it is what everyone should be doing.
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I’ve emailed them, under the complaint system.
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You bunch of Bastards. I’ll never shop at Debenhams again. As for your security guard he should be sacked. He should face prosecution for what he’s done.
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People are also leaving negative reviews on Portsmouth’s Debenhams Facebook page, myself included. Are there any homeless charities, help grouped who can organise boycotts and demos outside Debenhams highlighting this. Imagine Debenhams reaction if a load of homeless people and supporters gathered outside to let customers knows what has happened. I’m sure there are anti austerity groups/political groups in the area who’d join in.
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Im reading this from Ireland but I will be going to local Debenhams here in galway to ask for that branch’s number in UK to make my boxer heard from over here…. I’m going to share the facebook post to their page ad many times as I can until I’m blocked.
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There’s a petition about this:
https://www.change.org/p/the-head-office-of-debenhams?recruiter=91156342&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=share_facebook_responsive&utm_term=mob-xs-share_petition-custom_msg
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There are so many ways a homeless person might be posting on a phone. Phones are a safety need these days, not a luxury. Someone may have gifted him the phone. He might be using it on a wifi hotspot, charging it in public areas… Further you can access facebook in libraries and all sorts of other places.
He is involved with a local homeless charity, who also posted about this incident, as one of their volunteers witnessed the aftermath as he tried to clean up. They may have given him access to post.
So basically, perhaps nobody else picked up on him using a phone because we’re not cynical and always looking for the catch?
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Unbelievable. And yer one Jessica domino complaining that the homeless person has a mobile phone?! What a fucking wanker. I won’t be at Debenhams Belfast again until some form of retribution is evidenced.
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This is sickening and I’m horrified that anyone should be so cruel and spiteful. I, for one, will be writing to complain to the Management at Debenham’s (I hope others do so too) and, unless you are invited back for an apology and compensation ( maybe via this site), I will never set foot in Debenham’s again.
This country is becoming unacceptably intolerant and uncaring and ordinary folk have to speak out for those who are experiencing difficulties and feeling vulnerable.
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Portsmouth has local papers with website and social media sites. Time to spam! Oh and Jessica Domino, for the reasons explained above, you are an idiot.
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Does anyone know if a petition to Debenham’s has been set up?
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What the guard did was assault. He should be sacked and prosecuted. Take this up with his boss.
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I have put a video on Facebook which contains the call I made this morning.
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Small minded wa*kstains… bet their mums are all wishing theyd swallowed at this point in time.
Hope you get your predicament sorted and dont allow this to cause you to lose all faith in humanity.
Peace and happiness.
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Stop shopping at Debenhams.
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Well theres two sides to every story. Your side , their side and the truth.
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okay, about to make myself really unpopular here….how can he afford to keep a dog and an internet connection via phone/tablet while homeless? NO, the staff member should not have done what they did – it was a disgusting display of lack of humanity and never in a heartbeat would I ever condone it. But I do question stories like this for purely practical reasons
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Boycott Debenhams till they apologise and reemburse the homeless man
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Try reading some of the previous comments… not difficult to see you haven’t. Otherwise you wouldn’t have asked.. the answers are all there,common sense really…
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Without internet this man has absolutely NO chance. You can get a connection for £5 a month. His dog will be helped with donations. Try sleeping out there for a night Claire! Homelessness is becoming more prevalent. Even the so called ‘middle classes’ are starting to be affected. Could be YOU next. Would your dog and your internet (free at libraries BTW) not give you a reason to keep on living, as clearly people don’t, do they? They are too busy picking holes in the poor man’s plight. .He could be ex soldier with PTSD, an abused young adult, a mental health sufferer or divorced and lost his home. Get a conscience! Do something to help. The last thing they need is folk like YOU!
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His phone could av been given 2 him or something he had b4 he was made homeless and he has only got 2 top it up with £10 a myth wen he runs out or maybe somebody pays the top up fee 4 him so they can check up on him but it also helps being able 2 av contact details 4 job interview,s, accommodation charitys, there r so meny resends y he should av this phone. Leave ur phone at home 1day and c how difficult life gets without it
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People who mock you should remember… you can become homeless in the blink of an eye. So mock while you can. Dont ever feel like it cant happen to you cause it can you absolute arsehole
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What apology for humanity could do such a thing? Those who lack compassion can expect none in their future – and one day, they will need it.
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They should know that there but for the grace of God anyone of us could be homeless for a multitude of reasons. Empathy for our fellow man costs nothing but makes the whole world a better place to live in. Please don’t think we all are like this because we are not.
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Disgraceful debenhams, be ashamed of yourselves.
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What is wrong with this country!!! No longer do we have any compassion for people less fortunate than we may be but we now resort to humiliation and bullying of the less fortunate. We are on a backward slide to Dickensian time’s when people even children were left to die of cold and starvation in the street’s. GET A FLAMING GRIP so called bigwigs. In my book there is nothing big in having no heart or compassion. Take note karma WILL pay you a visit.
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Claire: Perhaps he had a dog and a phone before he became homeless. Maybe he’s on Giffgaff and tops up depending on what he can afford. Maybe it’s none of your bleedin’ business and has nothing whatsoever to do with whether the story’s true or not.
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clairewriteswords, it’s 2016. Free wifi is plentiful, so anyone with the cheapest and most basic of smartphones on a Pay As You Go plan (a possession that may well pre-date the person’s homelessness) can find internet access if they want it. There are also libraries and other community hubs where a homeless person may be able to access the internet for free. Remember that if you’re trying to get back to a normal life, the internet is not some decadent luxury – it’s a tool that is increasingly hard to live without if you want a place to live, a job or access to benefits.
As for the dog, what expenses do you think they incur? Most of the homeless dog owners I’ve spoken to say that they’re inundated with people offering to give them food for the dog (far more than will offer food for a human). There are charities that can help with any vet treatment required, or the pets go without (just as the humans forego medical treatment). Given that dogs provide company, love and protection, a lot of people seem to think they’re worth keeping. And again, the dog may well pre-date the person’s homelessness.
Try chatting with the next homeless person you encounter. Buy them a cup of tea and let them talk. You’ll learn a lot by listening to them, and your questions about practicalities will be answered.
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It now appears that the last thing that a person gives up is their smartphones. In many cases it is the only connection that remains for them to family or friends.
I am sure that most people will remember the media pictures of refugees landing in Greece with nothing to support them almost immediately on their smartphones to let family know that they had arrived safely.
I only use that as an up to date example of the fact that smartphones have become the most indispensable tool for the 21st century
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omg really has none of people questioning the Internet situation heard of free wifi spots.. there everywhere
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Shocked and disgusted at the treatment of this homeless person and their companion. Truth is we are all 3 bad decisions away from homelessness ourselves. So have a thought for those less fortunate than yourselves. I’ll be boycotting Debenhams from now on. I do hope someone or some organisation were able to give you some fresh clothes and supplies for your dog.
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Just bloody disgraceful . He should be sacked & if this isDebenhams way to treat those less fortunate than us then, they should be ASHAMED .
Where is their empathy & compassion.They ought to be grateful that they are not in the same predicament
Last time I’ll ever buy anything from there & I hope others will follow , we need to hit them in the pocket , where it hurts most .
We should all remember , there but for the grace of God go I
I hope you managed to get replacement clothes & food for you & uourfurbaby & I hope 2017 will improve for you .
God bless xx
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Hateful thing to do but we need to find out if it’s a security staff policy or this guy did it off his own bat, or more worryingly, store or even corporate instructions.
Boycotts work but only if they’re pointed and sharply focused at a specific offender.
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the Security guard should be named and shamed, and a strong letter written to the National papers AND the Head office of Debenhams , there are ex veterans on the streets homeless in this country, its disgusting
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Most of us are 3 paychecks away from homelessness, it’s frightening that such a society that once prided itself on socialist values and sticking up for the underdog could act in such a disgusting way, especially at Christmas time. This current wave of right-wing hatred sweeping the western world is terrifying.
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To Claire who as how can he afford mobile connection. There are tonnes of free wifi spots you can pick up outside of places. It could a really old smart phone (around for near a decade now). It’s also he’s lifeline. I mean, really, that’s your takeaway from this story!?
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Any one can be homeless at a drop of a hat through no fault of ya own not that I wish it on anyone but come it’s Xmas that’s rude and ignorant . I believe in karma people like that will get wot they deserve I only hope he never goes through a break up can make ya homelse’s losing ya job etc no one knows wots round the corner of there life ..hope you got sorted again mate love the spirt xxx
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Claire, dog food doesn’t cost much, but rent does. Foregoing his dog wouldn’t save him enough money for rent! Also, for rough sleepers & homeless a dog can act like an alarm system and much needed protection, helping make them feel a tiny bit safer in their highly unsafe circumstanves
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If it was me I’d piss and shit all on their doorways, I never shop in them nasty places anyway but I think its a disgrace
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To those asking how he can afford a phone and internet connection, libraries offer use of computers and Internet for free. This is often the only way some homeless people have if keeping in touch with anyone. And those who do have a phone, they have often been donated by various homeless charities and are often PAYG, so they stay connected by scrimping their meagre pennies they get from begging, and charge them up at shelters, and use their wifi.
Don’t begrudge the homeless what few “luxuries” they have. Unless you are in their exact situation, you don’t know what they go through to keep what little they have.
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Debenhams has responded and the local news has covered the incident http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/our-region/portsmouth/debenhams-apologises-to-homeless-man-after-security-guard-floods-bedding-1-7750074
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Boycott Debenhams until they give this man an apology and reimburse him.
This shows how this country is starting to change into heartless bullying on a daily basis.
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They are arseholes and they lack humanity. They are lower than scum and should be treated accordingly. That sort of sadism is indicative of a person who is a sociopath. These scumbags should be named and shamed and if I had it my way flogged, but the law and the media are the active parties in brining justice so we must hold on the flogging.
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What a bunch of nasty bastards. What an actual blatant disregard for humanity. Evil.
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Absolutely disgracefull why do people think they have the right to do this. Should be ashamed Debenhams and employees
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Surely the real point here ought to be less about what Claire said, and more about what Debenham will do to rectify the guards disgusting behaviour?
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Terrible …should call police it’s classed as assault. …
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Perspective.
When one is sitting in a well heated room, secure with food at hand and resources nearby, it is often easy to say what people could and should be doing.
I find the following analogy might be useful for helping some people comprehend what it is like to be homeless imho.
Imagine your on the titanic.
Surrounded by plush luxuries everywhere you turn.
Within a minute you hit an iceberg.
You hear a whisper a rumour, but think…no this ship won’t sink, we’re perfectly fine…
Then the ship starts tilting and you decide to head for the lifeboat bays.
All the lifeboats are full, because you were convinced the boat would not sink.
Long story short you end up in an icy cold ocean. Fighting for your life.
Now unless you were some-sort of xen master, chances are your not thinking very far into the future, and certainly not about trivial things like what clothes you are going to buy when you decide to next go shopping etc.
You are thinking about what is happening to you at that point in time, and how fucking freezing cold you are, and how you must use the majority of your mind and will power, simply to stay above the surface of the water.
Someone on a lifeboat is shouting at you, you try to swim towards them, hoping for a helping hand, but all you hear is someone putting you down, calling you a loser, you clutch out for a bit of driftwood anything that might help keep you afloat.
Your in that cold dark ocean for hours.
The daylight breaks..and you finally get fished out of the ocean by Gods good grace and a nearby passing fishing trawler that has heard the distress call over the radio and decided to put their livelihoods on the line and lose their own revenue/wealth generation, for a period to answer humanities call and help with a rescue operation.
TLDR: Be kind. You never know when the tables might turn.
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That is absolutely unforgivable. That security guard must be some kind of sociopathic sadist to do a thing like that. No you DON’T deserve that treatment. Debenhams need to take some responsibility for the antisocial actions of that security guard, and deal with this matter appropriately. I was horrified and disgusted when I read what had happened to you.
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Can we start a petition to boycott Debenhams until they issue a warning to the security guard and an apology to this man?
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Boycott Debenhams. Homelessness can happen to anyone, many are just one job loss, relationship breakdown, illness or disability away from the downward spiral that can leas to homelessness. These heartless, ignorant people who did this ought go spend some time working for a homelessness charity, they need their eyes opened and a massive dose of compassion. Something sadly lacking in our society today.
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It would be good if which exact store it was got named and shamed. then maybe the asshole that did it could be found and shamed or have a fire hose put through his letterbox.
And as for Claire!! Well …. There are plenty of twats in this world like the security guard referred to in this post seems you are one of them £10 credit on a phone and keeping a dog for company is way cheaper than £1000 plus per month in rent, rates, electricity, gas etc.
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The security guard should be immediately sacked and Debenham should replace all this mans goods with new and pay him some money for the cruelty caused by this security guard.
This man did not deserve this especially with the weather being so cold.
So Debenham if you read this make sure you put this right.
No ifs or but about it !!!!!
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A dreadful story and I truly hope this Security Guard gets what is coming to him through the law of Karma. I will boycott Debenhams in the future. Such an appalling lack of Humanity. Let us all call for Debenhams to make a massive donation to a Homeless charity just to redress the balance as well as sacking the security guard. This security guard should be named and shamed. What he did was abuse.
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I will not be shopping at Debenham again. Ever.
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Absolutely appalling. No other words, I feel sickened. That guard should lose his job, livelihood, then next year it may be him sleeping rough. No one knows what the future holds, good or bad, so think twice, coz one day you may sleep in a Debenhams doorway. Let’s hope not. Good luck to Russell and may the New Year be bigger and brighter for you.
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flimsy excuse from Debenhams, Since this was clearly an assault it is Debenhams responsibility to report it to the police as it took place on their premises… We do actually (still) have laws in this country…
On Tue, Dec 27, 2016 at 11:54 PM, Pride’s Purge wrote:
> Tom Pride posted: “Posted on Facebook yesterday evening: What have we > become in the UK – a nation of bullies? . Text version: So to some of you > you know my predicament of being homeless. But yesterday morning I woke up > feeling wet socks and clothes thought I mig” >
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It’s simple really 1 don’t buy from Debenhams 2 bycott them,3 bad publicity on social media.
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Your guards need lessons in human life skills !
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It’s an absolute disgrace that ANY human being can treat another in this way. Any of us could face this awful predicament at some point in our lives. Why can’t people be nice to people anymore just because it’s the right thing to do. Why do some people feel it’s acceptable to treat others in such an unkind manner. I volunteer for a homeless organisation and the majority of people I come across are lovely towards people facing this rowing problem and most are respectful towards the situation (especially the homeless themselves). The disgusting behaviour you have been unfortunate enough to experience from this awful security guard says a lot more about him than yourself, and I would try to not let it enter your head too much and get you down. I would take it further however and report it and hopefully someone in authority from Debenhams sees this post and replaces all your damaged property with items from their store (at the very least). In the meantime I sincerely hope that your situation improves and you find a home/help soon. All the best and good luck for the future x
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Not sure what to say I’m so disgusted… I’ll certainly think twice about shopping at the none caring Debenhams and the lousy security guard wants a few buckets of cold water slinging on him and to be left out in the cold to see if he can still be amused by it!
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Debenhams should have the Security Gaurd on the carpet and seriously disciplined. Or if this hasn’t happened then it is obvious that they condone this bullying, unsympathetic behaviour. If this is the case shame on you! I for one will not shop in one of your stores again and I ask others to take this stand too, until they apologise and reimburse this person with new beding and clothes. A donation to a shelter would be a good idea as well.
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Disgusting heartless and to hear it’s condoned makes it worse . Hopefully what goes around comes around . One of the saddest things I heard was how some people abuse people who are homeless . It should be a crime parallel to GBH .
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When did we turn into a World of horrible uncaring people .Nobody seems to care about people only things every year we get worse ..
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Stopped shopping in Debenhams years ago after a rude cafe attendant spilled cola on my sons sandwich and laughed. Management no better offer me a free cola next time I visited my son is now 26 and I ain’t been back there for 18 years! Stockton on Tees shop.
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OMG Claire, shut your mouth up…
Russell has a dog and a phone, the dog is his family and the phones for his
protection, Claire where’s your heart ❤️ it must be made of stone, because I don’t see any love in yours..There’s free internet all over the town,hot spots the library.
Why don’t you help Russell,instead of dissing him,he has done nothing wrong, only to become homeless,that could be you or me, we both don’t know why he is homeless and it’s none of our business..The only issue here is how he was badly treated by Debenhams & Their Sercurity Guard,not what has & hasn’t got…..
Debenhams get a your act together, give Russell a sleeping bag, bedding, a washing flannel, soap, towels and a bed for his beloved dog…help him and his dog find somewhere to live..He did nothing wrong,only to go to sleep outside your store.. Discipline/sack your sercurity guard for being such a bigot, make him give a days pay to Russell..
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Awful and we’ll done for letting us know their “policies”, not that I shop there anyway. Hope you’re OK.
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shit shop its full of rubbish far to bloody dear
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Disgraceful behaviour, anyone of us are a payday away from homelessness in this day and age so don’t judge anyone. Debenhams should hang their heads in shame and the security guard should be sacked immediately and charged with assault. No one chooses this way of life and should be supported as much as possible, how would you feel if all your worldly possessions were ruined in seconds by one childish act of evil?
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There security gives us a bad name. I work as a security officer and iv come across a few homeless sleeping in doorways when I have to unlock buildings early in the morning and I have never had any bother being a lone female too. In fact a few times I have given them a time in which they will need to move as the staff will be arriving and they have been grateful to be given time to sort them self’s out. What he did was bullying and he was out of order.
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Homeless is a sure sign that our country is not working, no one deserves to be homeless in a country as wealthy as the UK . The undeserving rich have sucked up all the resources including property & are now extorting money from the poor, passing laws so property does not have to be habitable.
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I’d follow that security plonker home and pee on his doorstep 🙂 peace, love & light (and a tiny bit of revenge for good measure)
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The Security Guard and the Manager are beneath contempt on so many levels. I intend to voice my concerns to the overall general Manager of Debenhams asking who would have ultimate responsibility should the “homeless” person suffer from hypothermia due to wet bedding. The Guard’s actions were irresponsible in the extreme, worthy of a child’s immature thinking.
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Debenhams won’t last much longer with that kind of behaviour. (Fingers Crossed)
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Is there a reply/rebuttal from Debenhams management – very much doubt it.
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Isn’t this a form of assault?
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I have just sent the link to this in a message to their Facebook site, this is truly awful. I’m sorry that someone it was ok to treat you this.
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You should name and shame the store that did this to you.I,for one,would definitely write a letter of complaint.And for all you people who made nasty little comments about him owning a dog or having a phone,you have obviously no idea at all what it’s like to spend a night on the streets can be very scary !!!,the companionship and warmth an animal can bring when the rest of your society has made you an outcast is beyond priceless and a phone is sometimes your only hope of ,finding a job or staying in contact with people who live in the “normal world”….what has happened to our society where it’s acceptable to persecute and bully those in need.personally I find it abhorrent that our society is slipping backwards and not striding forwards into the future when we have so much technology and knowledge to share.
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Remember what goes around comes around..he will get his comeuppance that’s for sure…..
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That is completely disgusting and unacceptable behaviour. They should be ashamed of themselves. I for one will never shop in Debenham again.
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If anything they should have compassion and give you some help not make thinks worse for you in these harsh weather conditions they should be held accountable for messing with somebody down on there luck you should take them court for violating your basic human rights!!!
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Well that’s a good enough reason for me to never to set foot in Debenhams ever again
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Since this has got into the public domain I believe that Debenhams should make a public apology and sizeable donation to homeless charities. It’s bad enough being homeless without the added humiliation and indignity that the victim of this assault suffered.
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DISGUSTING
Suggest and ask every one copy and paste n send this to debenhams who are easily messaged through facebook.
DEAR DEBENHAMS At this time of year im particularly troubled by what i have read and am contacting you regarding , im disgusted by the read i have had about treatment of a man at one of your stores by both your security and your managment also and there fore by YOU via those you have represent you . Following this be assured i will never shop in debenhams again unless i hear of aome repairations to this man and as i write this im sat on booked transport home n sharing the atory with many of my friends and agreeing to boycott your stores nation wide and spread the word. il also be forwarding this to many of my friends and family and encouraging them to do the same which im certain they will. I hope you can find some christmas spirit and have the nerve to do what ever it takes to correct this dreadful act and help out the man offended by hour staff so heartlessly Il look forward to reading about how you do this and spreading that good news even further than i spread the story in the link below … https://tompride.wordpress.com/2016/12/27/debenhams-soak-homeless-guy-on-boxing-day-ruin-his-donated-food/
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https://www.change.org/p/the-head-office-of-debenhams?recruiter=32783445&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=autopublish&utm_term=des-md-share_petition-no_msg
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How very cruel! I cannot believe that any decent human could act in this way. This man is without compassion or shame, his family, if he has one, must be sickened by his behaviour. This will not be an isolated incident. This type throws petrol over stray cats, steals the content of charity boxes, kills animals for fun, bullies co-workers, jeers at the disabled and festers in his own odious nature. I predict a very lonely and miserable old age.
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What happened to the season of good will? This retailer needs to make good of this. SHAMEFUL…
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Talk about kick someone when they are down. I wouldn’t wish being homeless on anyone why would you do that to someone when it’s clear they havnt got alot. No one knows why that person is homeless but no matter the circumstances no need for that at all. Just ask to move along its not hard is it. I would have waited till he finished work and thrown a whole bucket of ice water over him as he walked out the door
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Disgraceful treatment of a fellow human being. Shared on FB. Unbelievably cruel; shame on you Debenhams!
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I’ve been homeless also, just 2 years ago for around half a year, I just have no direct family and nobody that cared, I’m not and never have been a drug user or any sort of stereotypical assosiciation of homelessness, my parents passed on and I was left financially inept. So let this first of all establish not to judge that homeless people have always done bad to fall into their circumstances. Secondly I was unable to step into work due to lack of identification due to no address or paperwork (birth certificates, nat insurance details, bank details etc), since I got help into accommodation I got a job in 2 months after I got all my details and stuff sorted out, and been working ever since, homeless people are down on their luck and would do anything to change it, they are not lazy or unwilling to help them self’s, sometimes its just IMPOSSIBLE to help yourself when there is nothing to start from. I think its obvious that no homeless person should be discriminated against and should even be a crime to, picking on the elderly whomb are vulnerable is considered sickening, and to do so to equally vulnerable homeless people is EXACLY the same.
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A dreadful story of inexcusable bullying behaviour. if i were not a calm and peaceful person I would go to a Debenham store and do a bit of jumbling of stock. Not theft of course, just a little mixing of the things they sell. Debenham’s will like it about as much as Russell enjoyed his stuff being ruined. Fortunately I don’t do things like that and would never aadvise anyone to do it even though they can’t touch you for it. Imagine if 20 people a day went in with the same punishment in mind….
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This is shocking
The very least Debenhams should do is replace clothing and bedding
Ouchers for food and few nights accommodation till the new year.
It’s not as if will cost them anything as they can claim on tax
The guard words fail me
I will boycott this store and ask all Facebook to do same till you are compensated
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This is absolutely disgusting. What are we becoming if a large corporation can follow these kind of tactics. Personally I will avoid this shop now. I think that they should make a public apology and the security guard should perhaps maybe consider his position??? perhaps the homeless person could have his job. We are living in 2016 it is no longer acceptable for large shops to take this type of behavior and consider it acceptable. If they were at school then there would be repercussions this attitude is bullying and typical of school behavior. Perhaps the store manager should make a public apology and perhaps the company should consider his or her position too. I personally will not shop in Debenhams until there is an apology and sizeable donation to a homeless charity.
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never shop there again – vote with your feet people, hit them where it hurts in their profits.
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This is absolutely unacceptable the security guard should apologise and buy brand new bedding and everything else he made soaking wet. It is out of order it really is.
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Totally disgusting behaviour from anyone never mind someone representing a company!!!! They should be ashamed of themselves I’m so sorry you were treated like that 😩
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wouldn’t it be possible to get a letter up and signed and sent to Debenhams, letting them know that this stuff is not acceptable?
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Has anyone started a petition yet to get some sort of response from Debenhams?
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Before you all go petrol bombing Debenhams has anyone got any proof that this actually happened?
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So sorry to hear this Russell, disgraceful behaviour by both Security & Management staff at Debenhams,Portsmouth store!
I would call their Head Offices & report it to them & maybe speak to a local newspaper office / journalist also. Good Luck!
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Debenhams were out of order – at least the security guard and management at the Portsmouth store.
I so hope you find somewhere safe where you won’t be bullied by jobs worths and can be appreciated for the human being you are
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Surely this is assault! Contact the Police & make a complaint (make sure you get a crime number) pointing out that at this time of year being wet can lead to hypothermia from which you could have died.
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Appalling treatment of a human being race creed colour beliefs and social standing do not make anyone less of a human being. At least an apology, replacement food and clothes for this plus another 2. They can well afford it after all
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It’s so comforting to know that the milk of human kindness is flowing freely in Portsmouth. A little compassion and empathy for the poor homeless person wouldn’t go amiss. Debenhams should fully compensate him for his loss of food and clothing. Also for his degradation. Shame on you Debenhams
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Can’t believe that humans treat each other this way.So your homeless and that means your worthless,less than anyone else.Shallow,cruel people out there and yes I hope karma gives him a taste of his own medicine but then does that make me as shallow as him.Disgusting!!
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Debenhams should be held accountable, it’s still wilful destruction of private property which is a criminal offence. Seek police assistance also declare it a hate crime as discrimination against homeless, it’s a thing they are trying to stop at moment. Hope you get justice, and guard should be sacked and wages used to buy you replacement goods xx
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He’s an animal and needs to be dismissed from his job immediately.come on Debenhams do the right thing.
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Donate the So-called security guards months wages to this guy & make him pay for all teh stuff he ruined aswell. Makes my blood boil!
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Everyone jumping in? How to homeless is this guy?
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009196341039
If security did this its disgusting. Gives security guards a bad name… However entirely aim at Debenhams.
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Well that’s debenhams off my shopping list then! No it’s utterly unacceptable for any one to be treated like this. Its surely classed as criminal damage for your belongings to he purposefully damaged by a store employee – any decent lawyers out there who would do some pro bono representation here? Sorry you were treated that way – most decent human beings respect other people’s property – being homeless does not mean you should not get the same respect and courtesy as everyone else – shame on you debenhams
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Criminals are warm,comfortable and fed,which is bad enough but for someone in a job of trust this is real bad. Should have asked the man to move on or they;d call police. If i was him i’d have marched into shop and started grabbing stuff to replace wet stuff and walked out. Security guy,yer a big eejit that should be charged with criminal damage.
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Unless Debenhams do something about this awful treatment of a man who is in a bad enough way of living and get these awful security guards to publicly apologise….and threaten them with dismissal…and one day they might end up the same….Karma springs to mind….and on boxing day too….you horrible people…so inhumane…..Portsmouth….DEBENHAMS….WE SHOULD ALL GO AND SLEEP OUTSIDE….AND DONT MOVE…..
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Discusting absolutely discusting no one deserves to be treated in this way i hope you’ve managed to enjoy what little Christmas spirit you could find I’m so sad at reading this cx
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That is classed as assault and the manager should be ashamed of himself he should be made to buy everything that was ruined I would contact head office if you can disgusting behaviour do they really think people chose to be homeless 😡😡😡😡
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Absolutely discusting Debenham you should be ashamed of your self’s. …. you need to apologise to this man and give him back everything he lost AND MORE! !! Who the he’ll do your security guards think they are????? Nothing but BIG bullies 😠😠😠
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I hope the company sack the guard and the manager to save there store bcause obviously i wont be shopping there anymore and i bet alot more people wont be.disgraceful.
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An apology and compensation from Debenhams for Russell would be good. How about it Tom Pride? I’d certainly sign and promote it.
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Hope Debenham store sack the security guard and give him a taste of what it is like to maybe not get another job for a while and struggle for a bit he should be a shamed of himself
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I find this really disgusting , if it was any one else I’m sure your complaint would have had more of an impact . Which I n It’s self is unfair but to ruin what few posetipns you have is despicable
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Shocking. I have emailed Debenhams making them aware of my disgust.
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They need help not Abuse.
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This so called civilised and country of ‘christian values’……. So ashamed to be part of a human race that could treat done one do callously.
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Have you contacted Debenhams head office? Not sure if it will.do any good? This isnt something they will want against their precious name.
Hope you are dry now?
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Nothing but bullies. Hope you compensate this man after you destroyed all of his belongings. ..I for one won’t be using Debenhams anymore and I’ll be using my friends to keep away too.
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This makes me so sad. Why would anyone be so heartless? I am so sorry that this has happened to you and that Debenhams can condone such behaviour from its security staff. They should all hang their heads in shame and at the very least the store to compensate your losses.
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Very cowardly of the security guard as he knew the Russell would not complain to the police because they would just tell him he shouldn’t be sleeping in the doorway of Debenhams. So Russell and people like him will continue to be bullied by scum like that unless we all try to do something to help.
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Disgusting behaviour. Its bad enough ta people have to be on the streets in their day and age but for one human being who most likely went home to a warm house, a hot bath and a good meal to leave another feeling like they are worthless is unacceptable. Debenahams sort your s”!@ out this is despicable and I shall be emailing.
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If they’d done that to an animal they’d be prosecuted! Boycott Debenham!!
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I’m guessing here but I’d say this is a combination of a nasty-minded security man acting independently and an apathetic member of junior management who doesn’t see the need to take the gripes of a delegation of homeless people any further.
All of which makes social media such a brilliant thing: because neither the security man nor the manager thought it would go any further, and now it has.
Debenhams’ reputation is tarnished by this cheap behaviour, and I reckon in addition to an apology they should give Russell Allen a job. Maybe as a security man – I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s a vacancy coming up soon…
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Their press release on the issue is somewhat… piss poor.
http://debenhams.pressarea.com/pressrelease/details/47/CORPORATE-INTL-47/8108
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Well I guess Debenhams will come back with some sort of excuse.
Shame on your security staff and shame on you Debenhams if you let this go unresolved. As far as I’m concerned it was assault and the person/person’s responsible should be charged for the crime accordingly.
You as a company should compensate the victim and make right this unforgivable crime against a fellow human.
Yes I am totally disgusted with it all.
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Disgusted in you Debenhams, management should be ashamed of themselves,treating a homeless person like that,you will not get my custom anymore.
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Absolutely disgusting the security guard wants sacking. Shame on u Debenhams
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Complete asshole!!! That security guy should hang his head in shame and get a taste of his own medicine. Not all homeless people choose to be homeless it just happens at times. Heard of a guy that got made redundant days two weeks before Crimbo and then got chucked out his house cause he couldn’t pay his bills. Two days before Crimbo he threw himself in front of a train. So asshole security bloke stop and think next time. Everyone has a story and never judge a book by its cover cause one day you might be in the same position. Never look down your nose at the less fortunate. Makes me so angry. 😡. For a multi million pound company like yourselves Debenhams you should donate duvets and dog beds to the homeless to keep them warm. Shame on you!!!!
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I think everyone should visit the store and piss all over the security guard
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Despicable behaviour. There but for the grace of god could any of us be. What sort of person would do that to another person? Not a very nice one I think. I feel pity and sorrow for their small-minded, tiny, unfeeling, hard hearts. Maybe bullying someone makes them feel something 😦 Debenhams should be ashamed of themselves
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I for one won’t be shopping at debenhams again
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The guard should be sacked and charged and Debenhams should replace what he ruined as they employ him the WANKER
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I THOUGHT A SECURITY GAURDS JOB DESCRIPTION WAS TO SERVE THE PUBLIC, SEEMS THEY ARE NOT DOING THEIR JOB PROPERLY,THEY SHOULD BE GIVEN A WARNING AND IF THAT DOESN’T WORK THEN THEY SHOULD LOSE THEIR JOBS,I WOULDN’T EVEN GIVE THEM A WARNING ACTUALLY. THEY ARE COMPLETE AND UTTER SCUM OF THE EARTH AND THE MANAGEMENT ARE NOT MUCH BETTER, IT NEEDS TAKING RIGHT TO THE TOP – A GOOD HEARTED SOLICITOR PERHAPS COULD HIGHLIGHT THIS CASE AND GIVE IT SOME COVERAGE, THIS IS MANSFIELD FOR GODS SAKE NOT SAN SALVADOR !!!!!!!
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Shame on you Debenhams and your employee, he should start the new year without a job and give him a taste of what it’s like to have no money, how heartless to do what he did, people like him are just bullies and deserve all that is coming to them. Debenhams do the right thing and put it right !
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He wants sacking.
And prosecuting.
But he’s low class – just rise above it.
Xx
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I am so sorry you have been treated in this manner. It is disgusting.
The guard and manager should be treated with gross misconduct at the very least.
Perhaps Debenhams should employ you as their security guard instead of that vile bully, thus giving you chance to get back on your feet, and provide you with help to find permanent accommodation.
Good luck xx
Anyone can become homeless because of a chain of events. I sincerely doubt there are many homeless people saying ‘hey, this is the life I prefer!’
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Absolutely Disgusting.!! No Need For that. Help is What these People Need! Let’s hope that the Security Guy Never come across this happening to one of his Family.They should of Done something to help the Guy.!! Manager in Debenhams hang your head in SHAME.!!
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Disgusting! You should definitely push this further, he needs to be dealt with as that is cruel, bullying behaviour and you deserve some support as he damaged your stuff. Hope you, your dog and your belongings are dry now.
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Bastards and shit houses who need neutering for the sake of the future of our society. Especially the security guards. I’d expect it of some managers I’ve known because their parents were scum and they don’t know better.
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This is disgusting behaviour by this security guard. Sack him and give the poor homeless chap compensation, no one asks to be homeless or enjoys it, if it happened to a dog there would be uproar! Can’t stand the holier than though attitude some people have over the less fortunate. Give him new clothes, food and money to compensate this appalling behaviour. Shame on debenhams
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Did the guard do this of his own bat or was he ordered to do it by the management? In any case they should both be sacked for gross misconduct & see where that gets them, oh & if it leads to either of them being homeless I hope someone drenches them too.
Debenhams you’re off my shopping list.
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This is dreadful behaviour. All the staff involved must be strongly reprimanded, and the security guard sacked. I hope Debenhams senior management take this seriously and find the homeless gentleman. They should then provide him with warm clothes, shoes and fresh food. Maybe even give him a job to help him off the streets
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If they are saying it wasn’t their staff/security then tell them it will be on their cctv. If they have nothing to hide they will gladly show it…..to the police.
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Go onto Debenhams Facebook page, as I have just done, and leave a message for the Chairman and the manager of the Portsmouth store. If they get enough individual ones they will be forced into doing something
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Revolting act of pure ignorance. Debenhams need to apologise publicly to this man and replace all of his damaged goods. Who on earth does this guard think he is to stand in judgement on another human being as if he is some way superior – if he was my son I would be utterly ashamed of him. DEBANHAMS ACT NOW ON THIS MATTER OR I FOR ONE WILL WITHDRAW ALL OF MY BUSINESS FROM YOUR STORES
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We should boycott Debenhams and not shop there! No way to treat any creature never mind a person who is very much down on their luck! We are all a pay check away from being destitute, I wonder how that security guard would feel if he should somehow lose his job for disgraceful conduct and taking advantage of his position and find himself jobless and eventually homeless? Spare a thought for others and do not judge what you do not know or understand! Shame on you Debenhams!!!!
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Reblogged this on jannettehinsley.
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I think we should boycott Debenhams and bring them to their knees as this poor man has been., What right does anyone have of treating a fellow human being this way. Sack the security guard who did this, instate the homeless guy that is if he will accept the offer and sort your selves out. Despicable behaviour by you member of staff. Debenhams you are above yourselves. stop this now .
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What I suggest is that anyone who is either homeless in or around Portsmouth, or anyone with a thick winter sleeping bag in that area, to make their way to Debenhams and bed down. The more the merrier. That’ll learn ’em!
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I am disgusted by the actions of security. Have they no humanity? They are there to protect the property of debenhams which means sometimes moving people on. But to soak and ruin the belongings of people is humiliating, bullying and totally unnecessary. When all is said and done there but for the grace of God go us all.
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Disgraceful on shops behalf and unacceptable bullying to those less fortunate than themselves hope karma bites them in the arse soon!
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Absolutely Discusting I was security for 23years never once did I treat the homeless like this I had respect shame on you Debenhams
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There for the grace of God go I. How could anyone want to do this, It is a disgrace. Sadly homeless people are often a target of abuse. A girl who is homeless in our town was beaten up by two sub humans. Not one of us knows what will happen to us in the future. Treat people how you would want to be treated yourself.Shame on you Debenhams.
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Be careful who you hurt – you may just need them in your time if need. Most people are only a few steps away from being destitute. I would hope and pray if I was, others would show me compassion. Sometimes I have to wonder what kind of humans we have become – when humanity is removed from those most vulnerable in our society? Be well my friend and never give up xx
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Whether it’s Christmas holidays or not, this security guard has absolutely no compassion for his fellow human beings, and is a horrid bully! Why would any company/organisation even want to employ someone like that?!
He represents Debenhams in the worst ever light! He deserves to be instantly dismissed, whilst his employer should do something to compensate this unfortunate man, and make up for the lack of care & compassion shown by their cruel and heartless employee!
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Tell them people. Write a review for their site for google n yelp i did. what a bunch of losers.
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Alex de Lahge got a job after all.
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Well I think the security is sick, I mean fair enough to come and say look you have 10 mins before shop opens, but that’s just wrong!
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They’ve been caught selling real fur and now this! I’m disgusted. Let’s get #debenhamsboycott trending that will surely get the into action!!!
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Debenhams should hang it’s head in shame, hpoefully someone will have the humanity and compassion to rectify this awful mess and whoever is responsible for this incident wether the Security Guard or his superior’s or both are given their marching orders. It’s difficult enough for someone to be in the situation of being homeless and invisible to many in our society, but to act in this way is indefensible. Hope you get your just rewards Debenham’s and especially your scumbag of a security guard. A very angry now ex customer of Debenham’s.
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Is someone bringing all these comments to the attention of Debenhams? They’re all very true and welcome but if Debenhams don’t know………..
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I should think it’s a relatively serious crime to purposefully soak somebody in these temperatures, especially knowing they’d have to remain in that condition.
Skip debenhams for now & go straight to the police
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My opinion is call the police as he damaged your property.
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‘unfortunate accident’??? could you please elaborate…….not that we would believe a word!!!
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That’s it! Never EVER will I use Debenhams again!
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So many. People are scum. I’m so sorry this happened to you. There is no fighting the wrongs of our society sometimes.
Please keep the idea strong that there are people who care, people who do put themselves out for others. I’m with you, though miles away. Xxx
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Absolutely disgusting. Do these people realise that it may happen to them at sometime in their lives. It saddens me to see so many homeless people been made homeless through no fault if their own. What goes round comes round. Bless you all xxx
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Why does nobody help anyone nowadays? Never ever saw homeless people when i was younger, simply because everybody helped everybody and no questions asked, problem nowadays is that people are money mad, the more they make the better they think they are, that is such a shame. I don’t have much but i offer this guy a roof over his head and help to find work if he wants or needs it, nobody should have to live like this or put up with the ignorance of others, i’d be ashamed if i was one of them people, thank god i’m normal!
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one word, SHOCKING……… should hang their heads in shame for this, where is love and peace, kindness and care especially at Christmas time
your staff need to be retrained or sacked because this is not what you want your business to be known, we live in the world of online and word can spread to millions of people and these people, these good people of great Britain may just decide to boycott Debenhams. Peace and love is what it should be about at Christmas, I am not into any religion but I do believe that most people are good. At Christmas every year I make lunch for my own family and for older people who cant do it for themselves and it gives you a lovely feeling that you have done something nice for another human being for nothing in return so come on Debenhams show goodwill to this gentleman.
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Instead of demeaning this person, why can’t anyone in that store offer a warm bed for the gent? I’m not from the UK (bloodlines I have family from there), but this is hideous! How can this store hold its head up high when they knowingly do this?
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One way or another all our mis-deeds will come around to pay us back! Lets hope that the Security guard hasyhe decency to PUBLICLY APOLOGISE and repay you for the loss that you have suffered! SHAME ON DEBENHAMS for not training their Security in the Art of Humanity! I for one will never visit the store again, THEY HAVE BEEN CAUGHT FOR SELLING REAL FUR (so I understand) and this vile act upon this unfortunate homeless person IS BEYOND BELIEF…. SHAME ON DEBEHAMS
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Horrific 😢
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That is inexcusable behaviour from the security guard and Debenhams should accept responsibility and replace everything! Shame on you Debenhams!
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I don’t see the correlation of selling real fur and bullying a homeless person. But what Debenhams did to you is appalling. The whole homeless situation in London is appalling. I’m so sorry.
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that’s assault , that security guard has well overstepped the Mark and Broken the law, Debenhams should suspend him or are they aiding and abbetting
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Discusting. Never will.u shop in debenhams again
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Totally disgusted by the behaviour of this employee. I shall be posting on Debenhams fb page if they have one or emailing head office if they don’t to express my disgust at their lack of compassion. I shall also be boycotting tbeir stores.
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This isn’t Debenhams being “OMG disgusting” you fucking tools. This is just some guy who works at Debenhams being an arsehole. And OF COURSE the Debenhams management aren’t gonna give a shit about your living arrangements. Why would they? They have their own shit to worry about, especially at Christmas. You people just want a visible enemy to be outraged at, and because this “security guard” and “management” are faceless, you all lash out at the major retail chain they belong to because it’s easier. Don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll have all moved on to another pointless cause next week after you’ve clicked “like”, and you’ll all be back at your local Debenhams as soon as they have New Years sales on.
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It would be a shame if Debenham had stock ruined by people spilling water on it. In unfortunate accidents of course. I would never suggest or condone criminal damage.
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I’ve sent a complaint on their online form I wouldn’t be surprised if they don’t get loads. All the best for the new year!
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It seems no one cares any more poor people as they say what goes around comes around ,payback for being so cruel has to be on the cards
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The security man should be sacked straight away.He has no compassion on how other people are feeling .
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The guard can be reported to the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and they will investigate while possibly suspending the guards security licence
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This is unbelievable where’s the Christmas spirite .debenhams should make amendments by offering this guy clothes and replace ruined food and get that security guard to apologise. It’s hard enough for the homeless at this time of the year without being bullied by mindless thugs
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Debenhams should have CCTV coverage of the guard doing this. That will be the evidence that is required to corroborate vandalism to your property. Citizens Advice Burea or victims support should be able to offer some support either with the process or general support. No one should be subject to hate crime.
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I’d let all unfortunate homeless piss on security guard..,what am ignoramus…
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Dreadful what a moron of a security guard I’m sorry your homeless but to do something like this shows what kind of person he is I would not employ such a moron no need to do that, I don’t even want to listen to them trying to justify it 😡
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Instead of the government sending billions of pounds overseas, they should realise that charity begins at home and provide warm shelters for the homeless, especially ex military personnel. They have got their priorities all wrong. Debenhams ought to do the decent thing and make a goodwill gesture by paying compensation or this incident will rebound upon them. The store guard should be sacked and prosecuted. He could well have caused the death of this poor man.
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As the primary administrator and founder of my own organization Qultura I’ve just written an email to Debenhams head office (email address is head.office@contactdebenhams.com) about the above incident. You can read my email by following the link at http://www.facebook.com/qulturafaceb. I suggest other people do likewise.
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How does a homeless person afford a mobile phone with internet access???
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‘re homeless man..that guard should be sacked..hope one day soon he is treated in the same manner ..what a heartless cruel scum bag…”there for the grace of God there walks I”…not religious but love this saying ..by the,way hate Debenhams…prices to high and quality crap..
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Homelessness is not a choice every homeless person has a story to tell no security guard should not be discriminating against homeless its not there fault 😎
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That’s very nasty behaviour debenhams 😞…Won’t be shopping in any of your stores no more..This post must be made very public..
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All done in the spirit of Christmas ‘good tidings to all men’ #noroomartheinn
Debenhams should be ashamed
‘Unfortunate Accident’ FFS
Will stop shopping with them
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How can anyone with a scrap of humanity behave like this to someone less fortunate than themselves !!
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I just received this from Debenhams after complaining this morning. I replied immediately.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your email.
Firstly, we?d like to say that we take situations like this very seriously, which is why we wanted to wait until we had been able to determine what happened before responding.
We have established that this was an unfortunate accident in which the routine cleaning of the fire exit from the inside of the store resulted in some of the gentleman?s property on the
other side of the fire exit becoming wet. Debenhams has now supplied the gentleman which new bedding and clothing, and a member of out team has met him to offer our sincere
apologies for any distress.
The view of our customers and the wider local community are very important to us, and we?d like to thank you for taken an interest in this matter.
Kind regards,
Saima
Debenhams Customer Services
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20:14 (2 minutes ago)
to Debenhams
What was allegedly said to this unfortunate man by a member of staff or staff working under the auspices of Debenhams, cannot be said to be “an unfortunate accident.”
Very disappointing. This kind of mealy mouthed reaction is not going to do much to dissipate public disgust, I’m pretty sure. How about some corporate help for the local hostels and people who work with the homeless?
Christine Cullen.
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Maybe you shouldn’t judge everyone by your own standards, Gary Jones
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Debenhams u heartless bastards.
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Debenhams u heartless bastards.
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Absolutely disgusting, if the security guard did this to a customer what would the protocol be then?
Karma catches up with these people
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https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/dec/28/debenhams-apologises-to-homeless-man-for-boxing-day-drenching
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It’s vile behaviour! And what is worse is that debenhams haven’t reprimanded this horrible individual – in fact he should be dismissed with immediate effect!!! It’s just not acceptable! It’s about time local authorities converted buildings into homeless shelters/ accommodation and DEBENHAMS now need to redeem themselves As the public will not look on them favourably. An accident? What an excuse….
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Jobsworth ! Shouldn’t be in a job if he has no respect we helped feed the homeless last Xmas with the Salvation Army I was reduced to tears by the speech given to us by one of the lads who lived under a bridge I don’t judge people I am grateful for what I’ve got and my coping methods when life throws shit at you as it does but Karma will avenge
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BOYCOTTT DEBENHAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Actually is this not a common assault. In which case the police should be told. No one deserves to be treated like this. In my mind no one should be homeless. But we live in an age where we prefer to treat other countries to the money we could spend on our own problems. I really hope that you find something soon I only wish I lived closer as I would certainly be able to provide you with sleeping bags a tent and possibly clothing.
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“But we live in an age where we prefer to treat other countries to the money we could spend on our own problems”
Actually we live in a country where people seem to be unable to understand that those at the bottom of the pile are there because of corporate greed, tax avoidance verging on the criminal, and right wing government connivance. The 7p in every £100 spent on foreign aid would do very little in the face of all that.
We should keep to the point and blame Debenhams for this, not the poorest of the poor of humanity.
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I looked this man up on Facebook, he’s not homeless in fact he’s self employed, has a house and a dog and lives in Crawley which is about 100 miles from Portsmouth!! If people are going to make up anti establishment stories please use a better alias!
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it”s the responsibility of the person who chose to treat another human being this way, not Debenhams. Cruel, heartless and downright nasty
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This is so horrible to hear but important to be shared. Perhaps some good can come of it though as this is common assault so perhaps a no win no fee law firm could get you some compensation.
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Lol @ Paul your a great detective!! His Facebook says he is FROM Crawley NOT living in Crawley and many of the groups he is a member of are Portsmouth too. Good Luck with your future detective work and assumptions.
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If it’s true he’s not homeless then that’s pretty unexplainable. But it still doesn’t excuse what the Debenhams employee did. Large companies make a lot of money out of the buying public and also by employing people often on rubbish wages. The least they can do is vet employees, train them and manage them properly so this kind of thing does not happen to anyone on their doorstep or in their shop. We are the paying public and we have a right to expect certain standards, including towards supposedly homeless people. If the man was doing something criminal, Debenhams should have called the police. An employee behaving like this has put Debenhams on the wrong side of the argument and earned them a lot of approbrium.
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So sorry this happened to you. Debenhams really ought to replace goods or reimburse you and discipline the security guard.
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Surely that is classed as criminal damage to another’s property. Makes me sick how people look down on the homeless. Hope that security scum gets sacked. Not doubt the cctv evidence would disappear if u asked forbit to go to the police.
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No one deserves to be homeless and for the store I think they should correct what they have done and the security guard should be sacked shame on you
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Debenhams will go the way of BHS soon anyway. You get the last laugh.
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This kind of guard belongs in a slaughterhouse, being mean to dead cattle. Moot a guard in a homeless shelter with real people.
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They may be in your predicament in a yrs time and maybe they would deserve to be so.you reap what you sow bless you I may boycott debanhams
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Hopefully he’ll get the sack end up homeless and maybe learn compassion and sympathy the absolute disgusting human that he is 😡😡
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If someone is homeless how do they have n charge a mobile phone to put comments on , correct me if I m wrong ,
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SACK THE BASTARDS THEY WOULDNT LIKE IT IF THEY WERE RELATIVES OR FRIENDS OF THEM SECURITY NOTHING BUT SCUMBAGS
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I worked as a security officer for Allders and was there when it went into administration. I would never have done anything like what this moron did and would have expected severe sanctions from my manager if I had. Debenhams need to take this seriously- homeless people deserve better treatment than this!
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Hope he is sacked I used to know the chairman of Debenham years ago he would have be disgusted a member of his staff behaved in this appalling manner
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That security guard sounds like a psychopath…sounds like.its a hortible place to work
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The smug, arrogant, misguided security guard should be sacked; then he may get an inkling of how quickly someone’s circumstances can change and their life spiral out of control. Debenhams should replace the homeless man’s damaged goods and give him financial compensation. Even if his behaviour was less than acceptable re verbal exchange etc he didn’t deserve to be assaulted this way.
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This is truly repugnant behaviour, people don’t ask to be homeless. Unbelievable that mamagement does not deal with blatant bullying! !!xxx
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If there was no homelessness then this couldn’t happen https://goo.gl/81VKgN
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How is this an accident what a lame excuse of an answer shame shame shame. I won’t be using ur store again. Sick of big company’s with there belittling of the poor and unfortunate
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Disgusting really the security guard just made himself look stupid he wants to hope he never ends in that situation serves him right if he does and his family that condone his actions
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I cannot believe that anyone could be so cruel as to do this to a fellow human being. Shame on you!
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I think a Petition to get security guard sacked I won’t be using Debenhams with this unacceptable disgusting evil behaviour Debenhams SHOULD BE ASHAMED
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Depends should be ashamed to employ people like that.put urself in their place cold hungry and then some buy soaks u.terrible
And then management agree with the security.keep ur shop if that’s what ur staff think of a poor soul cold and hungry
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Did it really happen or is someone making it all up thinking it’s funny ?
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That’s disgusting. If that security guard had worked for me he’d be sacked now. No one wants to be homeless, they certainly don’t deserve to be treated with such blatant disrespect. 😞
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This is absolutely horrendous! I’m going to email Debenhams and tell them that they have lost my custom if they don’t put this right!!! Nobody deserves to be homeless.
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This is disgusting the guard should be disciplined and the store should replace all the damaged items. It makes me feel ashamed to be human when I hear things like this. What possible pleasure could a half decent person get out of an act like this. I for one will not frequent that store again
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Disgusting to hear this, what did you do wrong, nothing, I’m sorry to hear that you are homeless, I wish I had a spare room to offer you, the security guard should be named and shamed and as for the store, I certainly won’t shop there, what area is this please.
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Cruel and heartless.typical of people unless it happens to them
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I’d ask for at least your damaged goods to be replaced due to be damaged by a member of their staff !!
This is appalling behaviour for someone to do this to you .. You need those things to survive in this weather .
Hope it all works out for you.
Kellie
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Firstly let’s stop blaming Debenhams – it was one of their employees but they can’t be responsible for his actions. Yes you can report his behaviour whilst he was working for them and hope they take appropriate action. I am intrigued that this homeless person has internet access and a facebook account …. ? I’m not that clued up on technology so maybe someone will put me right. Is this all true ???
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Absolutely shocking I hope the security feels awful now and Is named and shamed and Debenhams compensate him at very least a hot meal and some new bedding.
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This behaviour is disgusting. Do we as a society not have compassion anymore ?? Debenhams have gone right down in my opinion.
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Debenhams wont be getting any more of my money that stinks and then they call it an accident? bastards
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Disgraceful
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That’s disgusting! What a heartless thing to do!! That sorry excuse for a human should be fired and made homeless then have all his belongings trashed and see how he feels!! Hearing these things makes my blood boil.. I in the past have been homeless and had it not been for the kindness if others I wouldn’t be where I am now and I am forever in their debt. Hope this man is ok xx
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Many people who can’t afford internet access get it at the local library. That could be where this person posted this story.
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Disgusting. No compassion – boycott Debenhams. X
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It should never have happened that anybody do this to another human being.
If a company employee did it on company’s premises or near to them, in a place that homeless people were in the habit of using as overnight shelter, then it’s beyond inexcusable.
Debenhams need to accept responsibility and if that’s already happened the company should make reparations to him to cover the cost of the damage and indignity he suffered. Then they should add a significant amount to encourage the local store to be more human in future.
And after setting that in motion, the company should take immediate punitive action to prevent it from happening again.
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This made me feel sick reading this. I can’t believe somebody could be so unkind. You sound of strong character and I hope this doesn’t break your spirit. I wish you well and hope your situation improves in the near future. Best wishes to you.
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The person who did this is employed by Debenhams and is therefore an agent of Debenhams acting on their behalf , if this behavior is acceptable to Debenhams management then people should show their collective displeasure by walking past and not shopping there. The best way to hurt them and get a reaction from them is to hit their profit margins.
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Debenhams r supposed to be coming to oz. After this they can stick the shop where the sun dont shine
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Heartless Scum , Should be Sacked.
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Homeless= nowhere to live, May have a phone contract that he still has to pay for. Just because he is homeless doesn’t mean he shouldn’t own a phone.
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Some security seem to think they are entitled to enforce their twisted ideas of right and wrong at the place of employment, they’re not.
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Why can a “human ” being justify doing this?. Does he feel good boasting about what he did. As for Debenhams I will boycott them in Glasgow and East Kilbride. Maybe wont make much to them but it will to me. As for “security guards” biggest most of them biggest fckn rogues about.Debrnhams should address the incident.
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Disgusting could have just asked you to move absolutely no need to ruin the very few warm things you do own…to the security guard have you heard the saying ” therefore the grace of God go i” cause you never know of you will end up in this position you horrible person
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Nobody deserves to be homeless and vulnerable (apart from Nigel Farage, maybe) and it revolts me to my very core that anybody in such a predicament could be treated this way.
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Let’s hope karma bites his arse. Disgusting behaviour.
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That security guard was clearly abusing his position! I hope he got the sack! But sadly the government has no respect for those who do not work and vote!
All they want to do is ban the soup kitchebs and the few volunteers that run such systems simply because they think it all encourages homelesnes!
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In my opinion a Debenham employee soaked this man. They should be made responsible and replace his bedding and clothing. They are a big store making a big profit so it wouldnt hurt them. They should also compensate him for his other losses. This is sickening and gives them a bad name which they thoroughly deserve.
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Thats it for me unless proof debenhams provide new full clothing for this guy.
Utterly disgusted
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Is this what our country has become.
This behaviour is proberly been applauded in certain quarters of the tory party as they love to pick on the weak and sick in our society and would encourage such actions of people like this jumped up nobody in our world today.
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I will not be shopping at debenhams again, unacceptable on every level.
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That’s me not shopping there again you evil bastards, that’s it go home to your lovely warm homes with food etc Evil just Evil!!!
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that’s why they apologised today not because they care but the thought of losing customers and sales
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Won’t use Debenham ‘s again.
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For all those questioning how someone that’s homeless can have a phone & access the internet…
Firstly this is the season of good will & less judgement might be nice! Secondly, how do you know he wasn’t in posession of his phone prior to becoming homeless?! People aren’t just born homeless! We live in a wifi world, sure he can access it like everyone else…
Take care mate & I hope things get sorted out soon for you.
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What breed of animal is the security guard? Bullying bastard! Boycott Debenams unless they step up with an apology and replace the clothing.
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shamefull will never shop debenhams again….. hope the gaed is sacked he might know what its like to be homeless
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An unfortunate accident, really. What kind of monsters are Debenhams employing. It’s heartbreaking to think that anyone could even contemplate doing this to another person. You deserve to lose customers and lots of them. I will never shop there again.
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Disgusting behaviour by this ‘Security ‘ guy.Sack him!!
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This is a disgusting easy to treat someone. How dare he assault and ruin this mans belonging. But for the grace of God there go l. How will this man dry his belongings, what will he and his dog eat. The security guard is a ignorant fool, and his manager no better. Both need sack and police should arrest security guard for assault and criminal damage.
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Debenhams are a disgusting business which I stopped patronising years ago. They have no doubt encouraged this bully boy of low intelligence to do this despicable thing to a homeless man.
People should boycott this store until they compensate him!
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Absolutely discusting!!!!!
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We all need to hear both sides of this story. Homeless with Internet and phone, not cheap, could buy a meal or two, I work full time and have only since April being able to afford phone with Internet, sorry but there are always two sides to a story and Debenhams being a big store are easy targets, especially at Christmas time, let’s find out the true facts before we judge.
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Security guards at this branch are synonymous with heavy handed tactics and a law unto themselves, it’s about time they were reprimanded and face disciplinary charges – I’ve been the victim of their destination for the vulnerable in the past.
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Heartless and shameless! So much for the season of goodwill to ALL MEN. I hope this story reaches the National news media and shames Debenhams into issuing a printed apology and reimbursing this person for his ruined belongings.
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Mate .. Don’t worry one day karma will hit him back and the tables will turn.
Make sure u demand a replacement for ur beddings and compensation for all the food that got ruined .. Not only are u living in the cold which is bad as it is, but they made ur stuff wet so they expected u to freeze in this cold weather.
Some ppl have no heart.. Good luck and try to find help with shelter .. No one deserves to be out in the cold on the streets ..!!!
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The security man should be sacked, this will leave a job opening for the poor homeless man and give him a helping hand to get off the streets.
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Jan get a grip. Next you’ll be saying ‘Homeless?? Really? He had clothes on his back and a doorway to sleep in what more do people want in this day and age?’ You have a full time job and a roof over your head you lucky thing, easy to be judgmental in a position of privilege. However hard your struggle is, its not as hard as this guys, or as deeply humiliating. I’m sure you didn’t intend to come across as a clueless, heartless b**stard from a Dickens novel.
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This treatment of a human being is disgusting.The guard needs to pay compensation to this man.The situation is even worse at this time of year&taking into account the freezing conditions.
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That was disgusting behaviour and the store should be boycotted until they make reparation to the homeless guy,the security guard should lose his job,it is surely not in his job description to be a bully,and if the store manager says it is then he should go too,jumped up bullies need to feel karma bite them on their arses.
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I’m appalled that a man with a double-barreled name would chose a “Debenhams” doorway to overnight in.
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Thank goodness the water didn’t get inside his laptop is all I can say.
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To those asking how he can have Internet and the like. Most cheap phones have access and there are plenty of free wifi hotspots in town centres. Add to that public libraries have computers, plenty of places have access points to the internet. It’s not something that limited to your home anymore. This is just awful behaviour on the part of Debenhams and this bully of a security guard. That’s the last time I shop there.
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The behaviour of the Security guard is absolutely disgusting, He should be made to replace all items the homeless guy/girl lost, Debenhams should dock the security guards wages and Donate to 3 night shelters for 3 months . They can certainly afford it the amount of money they make and charge the concessions within store to be there. I’m horrified that they originally took the stance they did but to only apologise and not make any offer of compensation disgusts me. When I have the money it’s a store I do use But after this it’s something I’m seriously going to think about now
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Fuck your apologies debenhams, with the huge amount of profit you make, would it break the bank to do the right thing and rent this poor guy a bed sit for a year??? Fully furnished, with a new wardrobe, bills and food included??? Considering his situation at present, I am sure he would appreciate the bare necessities and would not need nor want the luxuries that those of debenhams surround themselves with. Just a thought debenhams, you might regain a little dignity and respect and maybe just maybe not lose as many customers!
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Stay strong my friend. And good for you for posting this. Wonder if a petition can be started with complaint to Debenhams? Never the most ethical shop. Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help – my email is kjecchinis@live.com. Also suggest writing to your local MP. There are on line publications and radio stations local to you too. Worth getting in touch with them. It’s not easy but keep making a noise. This disgusting behaviour is unacceptable and can’t be allowed to go unnoticed. Wishing you health joy and warmth in the new year.
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This is so disgusting how would debenhams like it if people walked in with buckets of water and soaked their bedding and food and to those people who are saying how can he afford a phone and Internet he’s homeless people, homeless ….that means he doesn’t have a house it doesn’t mean he doesn’t have a bit of money the phone and his Internet are probably his life.
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Tats a disgrace we sould all treat each other with respect at all times. ..NOBODY knows wer they will be this time next week let alone a yr so try jus a little to walk tat mile you will see things differently
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It doesn’t matter whether this man was homeless for an hour, a day, a month or a year, it doesn’t matter whether this man had a phone, a laptop, a credit card, a sleeping bag, shoes or no shoes. At the end of the day an employee of Debenhams deliberately damaged property belonging to the man. This is gross industrial misconduct and must be dealt with accordingly by the company. To do nothing is to condone the employees action. The man should at least be re-imbursed and compensated.
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What on Earth have we come to, I cannot believe the depths that some so-called superstores will go to in order to stop people from sleeping in their doorways.
I shall be emailing my local MP just as soon as I get home from the sales.
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How do you have an internet connection…?
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Me?
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Somebody said in an earlier post that he has a Macbook Pro with satellite broadband, so he can post from anywhere really, the satellite broadband is pretty good.
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Debenams should supply you with new bedding,bedding for the dog. Clothes that they have ruined and everything else that you have lost. This is totally disgusting.
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“he has a Macbook Pro with satellite broadband”
Yeah…this.
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Hahaha, how can u Internet if u got no home lolz
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Take his SIA badge number (which legally needs to be visible). Take to the police the incident with the incident. Go online on SIA webpage, report his badge number and make a complaint to his employer if different from debenhams
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He’s using Debenhams customer wi-fi, proper order.
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Do these people who are employed not realise that some day, maybe in the not too distant future, could be in the same way, or perhaps worse predicament as the people whom they are abusing now. Where is the humanity in people any more. We are treating animals better than ever and human beings worse than ever.
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“He’s using Debenhams customer wi-fi, proper order.”
Mate, I don’t have a fucking Macbook Pro and I work 50hrs a week.
You seem a little slow. I’ll spell it out for you.
T-h-i-s
I-s
C-l-i-c-k-b-a-i-t
*Flies away*
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To all the low-life who sneer at a poor man, down on his luck for still owning some of his possessions, SHAME on you!
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I work 54 hours a week, and even I don’t have a Mac Book, I simply could not afford one. Not to mention a satellite phone!!
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It always amazes me how so many people lack empathy or sympathy until it happens to them. To those who read this thinking, “the poor deserve it”, you really need mental-health help because you’re no longer a human being. NO ONE DESERVES THIS! No one strives to have nothing & be homeless! WTH are YOU thinking? The shop that allowed this & supported it ought to be SUED for it.
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Shame debenhams n the guy who. Did it on social media… That will rectify it!!
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It’s primarily the fault of the security guard, unless he was acting under instructions from the shop. If not, he should be done for assault and made to lay out of his own pocket for all this man’s posessions which were soaked, damaged or ruined. He should receive a hefty fine too, to be given to the homeless man.
If acting under Debenham’s instruction, the store ought to be fined till they bleed.
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That’s just typical of this fucked up country, makes me ashamed to be British.
BOLLOX to Debenham, I think they should cough up a new set of threads for the guy, a 5star slapup meal for him, AND his dog, and then stick them in a hotel till he gets sorted. But that won’t happen,.. Coz it’ll mean sum greedy fat thieving tory wanka will have to miss out on a couple of bottles of ridiculously priced alcho-crap.So yeah, BOLLOX to Debenhams.
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The only way Pond Life like him will refrain from doing things like that is to have experienced homelessness themselves. Which I wish upon him ASAP! If any lawyers are reading take on this case for free and get this guy some justice
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How absolutely disgusting, my heart goes out to the homeless gentleman. I only hope they sack the jerk who did this and that Debenhams take care to make things right for this gentlemen, nobody absolutely nobody should get treated like this.
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I would report this guy for assault! Seriously…he can’t get away with it!!
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@Mr Question: Have you ever heard of a library? They have these crazy new fangled things called computers.
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I’m ab apalled never would ive thot such a distinguished store like Debenhams wudve allowed this to happen, as a major retailer uz need to name and shame this individual and try to salvage ur now tarnished name in the retail industry, and to make more of an effort get all your consessions in store to pay up too, disgrace on you Debenhams make this rite tut tut
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The security guard is a total pick and should be sacked
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It is a very insensitive and unkind act especially during the winter months. The security guard needs some training on compassion and creative problem solving.
No one deserves to be homeless. A kind gesture for Debenhams would be to replace the items that were given to you by the public. Since the arrogant security guard ruined the items; they could take the cost of the items out of his pay check. I would think a proper apology would be in order as well.
I am sorry this happened to you. It is sad to read and these unkind acts are becoming the norm. It takes about 2 seconds to be kind and the results last a lifetime. All the best.
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Frankly in my periods rough sleeping had that have happened id of beat the living shit out of the guard , 4-5 in a warm cell be worth it
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Debenhams should be really proud of the staff they employ. I would sack the security guard for bullying and the management need to take a good look at themselves too. NAME AND SHAME DEBENHAMS. Absolutely disgusting.
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He should be sacked and I hope this story makes it to both the T V news and the national press x
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Come on Debenhams – do the right thing, sack the guy and give an apology and give back what he has lost and more
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Let’s hope the bastard gets sacked and he ends up homeless and we can all have a good laugh BOING BOING
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Disgraceful where the kindness in the world debenhams should be ashamed of them selfs they should surply fresh beddingand food to reply them I wont be shopping thier anymore
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Absolutely disgraceful. .shame on Debenhams and their staff !! …There for the grace of God go you and I ….I hope this is taken further. .assault comes to mind. .😡
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What a mean hateful person surely he should be held responsible for paying back everything he ruined and maybe taking time out to speak to some homeless people and know that anyone could end up homeless I hope that the police take what he did seriously
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Perhaps a good old… well organised peaceful protest outside Debenhams Portsmouth? A 24hr ‘Sleep-Out’ of the public (sleeping bags, tents etc) who disagree with the way this despicable behaviour of the security guard mentioned? I’m sure that the negative publicity this would bring and also the affect on sales would push the store to do something to compensate the gentleman who was abused… Either that or address the security guard who committed the abuse, in accordance with actual store policy. I hope this comes to something for you, I for one will never visit that store if I do visit the area… disgusting behaviour…
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What a prick,let’s hope he gets the sack,Debenhams should take the money out his last wage and give to Russell,millions are homeless thru no faults of there own,it’s bloody disgraceful what that security guard did,hope this makes the news,I wish u the best of luck Russell,hope u get somewhere to live soon,xx
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How can someone be so heartless? Not just the security guard, all of the Debenhams staff that knew about it! They have a shop full of clothes, I’m sure they could have found him something dry to wear, and bought him a cup of tea at the very least! They should all e sacked,especially the security guard.
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Debenhams should make a public apology to this man, I have never lived on the streets but have been homeless. I was a working mum with 3 sons and received some dreadful comments from work mates but what has happened to this man is outrageous. Things can happen in anyone’s life that Change their circumstances. Bless these ignorant, nasty people.
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This is so upsetting to read especially at this time of year. Maybe that apology of a human being wants to try sleeping rough for a night. I really feel for you & wish I could do something to help 😒
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That is so nasty espeacially at this time of year when we should take care of those poor homeless folk!
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Same old story isn’t it? Man loses job, so can’t pay his mortgage, loses his house, his marriage, his children, can’t get help cos he has no fixed abode, can’t get a fixed abode cos he has no help, and then we get pricks like this security man who works for a company like Debenhams that think it’s funny to ruin what the poor man has got!! He should be sacked, he should be made to replace everything he ruined and Debenhams should apologise and give him a treat of some kind!! For the love of Giod where did humanity go!!!!
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How disgustng. I think Debenhams should adopt andcsponsor a homeless group in each of the towns they operate in and the security guard should be sacked
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This is a disgusting way for anyone to behave! Especially a responsible adult who is more than capable of asking you politely to wake up as the store is opening shortly and would you please mind moving away from the door. Where has empathy and kindness gone in this world? Moreover this person wasn’t asking for handouts but why should the security guard get away with treating someone like that. Debanhans you have a responsibility for your staffs behaviour! You employ them, it happened on your premises and just because the person is homeless, doesn’t mean they don’t exist or are “worthless ” to you!
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So it was an ‘unfortunate accident’ in that case why haven’t they made good the damages…..surely we would all expect to do that if we ‘accidentally’ ruined someone else’s property. I am sure they could claim on their public liability insurance if necessary….unlike the poor man who got soaked!! I won’t be dealing with Debenhams ever again. Condoning the cruel act of their heartless employee is a total no, no as far as I am concerned.
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Security guard should be sacked and taken to court,criminal damage and assault!
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No one deserves to be homeless, whatever time of the year, it’s hard enough without assholes like them making it even more different. Karma awaits them. God Bless.chri
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People should boycott the store until thy do some thing ,like make that man who did this pay for every thing he made wet ,if he won’t then sack him ,how would he like to be homeless not every one ask,s to live that way.shame on you ,and the store.
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Beyond disgusting.
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Sickening, my heart goes out to all the English born and bred who have through whatever circumstances have to live on the streets in this day and age. People should storm Debenehams in Portsmouth and demand they compensate this poor guy, sack the guard, hopefully he will get a taste of being homeless……. Boycott these snooty shops hit them where it hurts😠😠😠
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I think Debenhams need to sack the moron who did this to you in their name, and make amends to you. I will not shop there again until I hear that this has happened.
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That shocking hope the guard get what he deserves the bloody sack
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No one deserves to be homeless or treated like that.the security guard obviously is a jumped up idiot with no feelings or compassion.debenhams will suffer for this .the profit they make out of hard working for people so be distributed to people like the homeless gentleman.selfish people should spend a few nights being homeless then they might know how it feels.i wish that man a better future than he’s had and I hope that these comments will be of some comfort.there are alot of nice people about buy the nasty ones out do us xxxxx
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Boycott Debenhams until they sack the worthless prick
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The security guard should work with partners who see the whole picture ! A building only becomes great or popular because of present or past, care, inspiration and love. Ironically his work title is security. . . . Get some GRACE, as the Bishop of York stated, he is blood type O no matter what creed or colour or political safe stance. We are all brothers and sister’s whether we drink coffee, tea, Orange or black current. Rant over Love Light and Peace
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Extremely out of order, only a spiteful person would do that to another human being, that security guard needs to be put into stocks and have rotten fruit thrown at him
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Absolutely disgusted at the security guards actions towards the homeless guy. Debenhams have a responsibility to take action on this matter and either give him a severe warning, they should at least replace the damaged belongings and deduct the money from the security guards wages. Hitting people in the pocket is a sure way of learning by their mistakes.
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People should stop shopping there untill debenhams make public appolagy to the homeless person, & replace all his belongings that got ruined, happy new year. Sack this low life gaurd with his plastic badge, and pond life av more respect for each other. Hes got no resect for himself. (JUSTICE FOR HOMELESS )
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What have Debenhams management to say about this? It is sadly lacking in compassion to deliberately commit an act such as this, as if being reduced tovsleeping in shop doorways hasn’t stolen enough of this guy’s dignity, not to mention quality of life. Wasn’t the story of Christmas about sharing what we have? Surely a huge corporation such as Debenhams could offer more than this degradation.
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debenhams need to sack the security guard….doin this to the homeless man was a despicable inhumane spiteful act and one of which is not on his job description so sack this bully. Russell…r u and yr dog ok? which debenhams was this
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People bully and pick on those less fortunate than themselves in order to feel good about themselves. That security guard must have needed some serious uplifting. I’m so sorry for the homeless man and wonder what this world is coming to? When someone is treated this way…not just at this time of year but ever, at any time. There are some pretty messed up, sad and selfish people walking this earth. Debenhams don’t collude with those people, do what is right and just!!
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Thats a disgrace people shud boycott their shop an that se urity man sacked
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Simply disugusting and I hope a Lawyer takes this case up. NO ONE deserves to be treated like that, especially a person who has only what they can carry!
Maybe a silly question but did he manage to take any photos of the guard and the damage to his belongings, because the Law this day is so one sided and corrupt. They’ll just claim that a homeless man is making a story up to get a hand out 😞
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Teach the Debenhams employee(chances are he is low paid outsourced) how to use the internet or even explain where can get the opportunity to compose prose and he might be able to express an opinion on the matter
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Maybe he should get sacked and then he might end up homeless. That would be karma
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The problem is that, whether they agree with it or not, institutions like this tend to defend their staff, particularly if the assault is against someone they consider “not important”. And I’m pretty sure it’s criminal assault we’re dealing with. I’ve been subject to outragious bullying treatment by security staff myself, who were then defended by the store in question. Unfortunately, only money will make them take notice, so I’d say a very public boycott of Debenhams could have the desired effect.
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After spending a considerable amount of money at debenhams boxing day and day after..
If i do not see a publication of an apology from the store and a full reimbursement to the homeless guy for his belongings and compensation within a couple of days
I will firstly return all purchases to the store
Secondly i will ensure no member of my family or myself shop there again
I will ask for the store manager when returning the purchased items and advise him why the items have been returned and explain my total disgust at their actions
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Did anyone research this or is it one of the millions of false stories that are created on Facebook on daily bases
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How sad that security didn’t offer an afternoon of kindness, beaker of tea or coffee would’ve, been useful. Until people have experienced homelessness do they have any concept,of what it’s like. Some people choose to be homeless as they cannot cope with being enclosed, don’t judge a book by its cover hard times affect us all one day. There are words “there but for the grace of God go, I ” how true is that. Debenham be kind to others. Xx
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Horrendous. ..rather than smile and offer to help to ruin the things that are keeping you alive especially in this cold. Despicable behaviour
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That is an absolutely horrible thing to do. They should apologise and sack the guy who did this.
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His bedding and clothes were soaked, so he needs new clothes, bedding, as well as compensation for all the items that were damaged. Irreplaceable items of personal emotional significance may have been damaged. Because he was wet, on a cold night, he suffered great discomfort, and would have been at risk from illness due to exposure. As his sleep was disturbed, he should, at the very least, be given the means for accommodation. . For his distress, shock and the psychological abuse, he should receive help, care and very significant financial compensation.
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A despicable and mean act especially at Christmas time.
Those offended by Debenham’s lack of contrition should boycott the store. The only thing that affects these type of people is a dip in profits.
Though on a cautionary note, one should check the veractiy of stories, and not just believe everything written in the press or internet.
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homeless but still able to post shit online with what?
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Education is what’s needed and tolerance. There is no excuse for this behaviour by the security guard. No one WANTS to be homeless at anytime of year especially Christmas. The management are as always spineless.
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Reblogged this on Benefit tales.
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Totally disgusting,
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This treatment is beyond human understanding. To soak a mans only belongings, his only means of warmth and comfort, on a cold night, and in a seemingly hard and cruel world, is reprehensible, inhuman and cruel. I will be writing to, and boycotting Debenhams from now on, and I hope my friends do the same. My best friend and I try to do a lot for the homeless, in our area, but the opposition we come across is ridiculous and unnecessary. Organisations will take your money, gladly, but practical help is rejected. What area are you in, Russell? Maybe we can help?
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Absolutely awful. Boycott Debenhams.
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Disgusting, c’mon debenhams and all the other big stores, show some compassion…….people don’t want to be homeless but sometimes situations occur that are beyond our control…..the least you can do is supply this man with dry clothes and bedding for him and his dog…that’s the least, mabey you could go a step further and offer him a way out of his predicament, give him a job?
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There will always be peopke like booby candy – but I ask you …. with a name like booby candy can we expect any theing else but ignorant bigotry. People become homeless for many reasons and who are we to judge – however if this happened then surely this is an assault and should be reported to the police. CCTV cameras are probably active outside so its worth reporting. I also wonder if he was under instruction to do this and if so who from?
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How can a homeless man post online?
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welcome to the world of mercenary policing. A force motivated, not by the desire to uphold the safety and freedom’s of human being’s, but solely for money, a weekly pay cheque. The private security firms hire ruthless scum, people with no regard for anybody’s welfare except the client’s. From the cretins in G4S to the murdering tyrants of Blackwater and Aegis. These agencies are a black mark against the idea of a helpful and cooperative world. They will get what they deserve eventually.
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The security man is a disgrace to society he should be sacked on the spot and charged for his behaviour. It makes me sick to think another human could do this to a person who couldn’t be any lower in life. Anyone could be in his position and one day karma with come back to the security man. And also Debenhams management except this barbaric behaviour they discuss me and something needs to be done. Did any member of the public see this happen? If yes Why did no-one stop this.
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This is disgusting and the guard should be ashamed of himself how dare he treat aomeine in this way I am fuming after reading this
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With a mobile phone duh
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There realy are no words to describe how i feel about this …. just OMG…karma my friend Karma x
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when i was younger i thought homeless people were old with no where to go Now they are young people its easy to write a reply dissing any store like Debenhams etc my question is all you who reply Will you take a homeless person into your home if so put your name foward LETS SEE ALL THE HYPOCRATES DISAPPEAR
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Cllr Paul Godier
19 hrs · Portsmouth ·
Homeless & Debenhams.
Recently there was a situation that involved one of our homeless and Debenhams Portsmouth.
I have had several meetings and phone conversations with ALL involved.
Debenhams have donated new bedding and a bag of goodies to the gentleman involved along with an appology for the incident they have also agreed to meet up again for a coffee to look at how to help more constructively.
ALL parties agree it has been blown out of proportion and ALL parties are happy to move on with no further need for altercations.
This situation has resulted in several direct threats towards the staff and that is unacceptable expecially when it included ppl that had nothing to do with the incident.
As ward Cllr and chair to The homeless working group I can confirm I too am happy with how this has been resolved.
Portsmouth is a great passionate city who really care for our most needy and the storm kicked up over this proves it. However it really wasn’t as bad as it has come across.
Please to really help our needy we should work with them and others rather than against. We are Portsmouth city. We should be as one.
All parties involved have learnt from this incident and personally I’m looking forward to what we can achieve as together for the greater good of all involved.
Please help and blow this storm out because it really isn’t what it seems.
Lastly this incident raised other concerns and I will be working with Debenhams to address each individually.
Thank you.
Cllr Paul Godier (Chair of the Homeless working group)
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ever heard of internet cafe G !!!
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Maybe he uses a library or a internet shop seriously guys instead of focusing on how he has Facebook look at what happened to him! Mankind has a lot to answer for!
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O.M.G what nasty b…… I really am shocked that someone could do this to a homeless person.they should be fired where is there compassion.
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Just back from Brighton having seen many more homeless on the streets. I noticed more young people with newish rucsacs and sleeping bags as if they were going travelling. I guess they were recently away from home. Are we ( we are ) becoming like nazis , increasingly intolerant and justified in punishing those who don’t conform. The security guard is a symptom of the zeitgeist , if you are on the streets it’s your own fault.
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Absolutely disgusting. Hopefully this will hit the media and this poor man will receive compensation for what their appalling staff put him through. I’m glad I don’t shop there, it’s expensive for one thing, but clearly their staff are arrogant and think they’re above everybody else. And for those questioning how the person has written the status: don’t you know that public libraries have computers?
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Debenhams should replace EVERYTHING that this man had that has been ruined. And then doc the security guards wages to get their money back.
Most of us are only a few wage slips from ending up where this poor man is. Maybe if the security guard got the sack it would give him some perspective.
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Scumbags..can’t believe why anyone could do this to a homeless person..I really hope the government does something for these vulnerable people..everyone deserves a safe place to sleep..why do our churches not open their halls at night and provide cots so people can sleep safely until something more permanent can be done..like building more social housing asap…👹👹😬
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This is the most disgusting thing I have heard of someone doing to another person. What has happened to the people in the UK. I hope that mere security guards mother is happy with the way she has brought up her son, she must be proud to have such a bully for a son. I am appalled!!!!!
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If this is verified, then the CEO of Debenhams PLC should:
1. Offer a full apology to Mr Allen;
2. Compensate him for the distress caused by the unlawful assault on Mr Allen by a Debenhams employee;
3. Replace the items damaged/destroyed by the unlawful assault;
4. Dismiss the employee concerned.
The sad thing is that this probably does have to be spelled-out as we live in an age where humanity is cheap and profits are sacrosanct.
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Absolutely disgraceful. I hope u find ur for Eva home soon c
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You say it wasn’t as bad as it come across, it’s despicable , throwing cold water on someone living on the streets, making him feel more worthless than he already feels, more man , I hope your so called big strong security man was fired
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I’m appalled people are more interested that this poor chap can post online. Not everyone on the streets is without a phone and have you imbeciles ever heard of free WIFI???
Who cares if he is able to post.
The only concern should be regarding the vile treatment by a power crazy security guard who was probably a bully and still is.
We can all dream about Debenhams going bust and the staff ended up in such tragic circumstances. Disgusting people!
Nobody deserves to live on the streets! Get off your high horses and remember homelessness can effect anyone!
I hope this homeless man gets some help having posted about this despicable treatment 😢😢😢
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Dear booby candy, you are a nob. He’s ‘homeless’ that means he lost his home, not his facebook account and the ability to use a computer in a library. Further more, he may still have the same phone from before he was homeless and use public donations for a pay as you go sim. Would you give up your phone if you lost your home?
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For those that need explanations of how he posted proves your ignorance and lack of brain cells if that’s your only concern, other than the disgusting treatment! Library’s which i doubt you frequent. Internet cafes and possibly with the little benefit money they receive, probably the same benefit money you all claim.. !!
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Thats absolutely disgusting. Nobody deserves that. Debenhams security want sacking. That poor man. Not like he had a choice where to dleep and when they asked him to move he did straight away. Where has humanity gone.
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Totally disgusting! Meant to be Christ’s birthday Not very Christian are they ?Debenhams only interested in making money !
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This is simply disgraceful! How can people be so callous! Does that security guard realise he is just one pay packet away from being in a similar predicament and if he isn’t, he is lucky to have support! Not every soul is as fortunate. It’s about time that people realised what good a simple random act of kindness can do, not just for people who are less fortunate but for themselves too!
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dont shop in debenhams until the security guard is named and dismissed. hes not fit for purpose in the role.
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It’s so sad to think there, in our society , are these kind of people. It make me cry. may God forgive & soften the security guard’s heart & grand the poor man all his wishes.
Peppi perretta
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Ever heard of free computer use at local libraries?
Duh!!!!
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Maybe he went into the Library to use their free service !!