A Morrisons manager was sacked for tackling a violent serial shoplifter, according to reports. Sean Egan, 46, was dismissed from his role at the Aldridge store after intervening during an altercation with a prolific thief who stole goods in December. Morrisons fired Egan for not following the company's deter-and-not-detain policy, sources said. The shoplifter, identified as Daniel Kendall, a drug addict who regularly targeted the store, became aggressive and started spitting at Egan, according to reports.
Egan had worked at the Aldridge store for 29 years and had transformed numerous underperforming stores into some of the most profitable branches in the West Midlands, according to reports. The incident has drawn widespread public support, with Egan being branded a hero by local shoppers. Dozens gathered outside the Aldridge store on Saturday demanding his reinstatement, and protesters vowed to boycott the supermarket, holding signs calling for 'justice for Sean Egan', according to reports.
Wow. I'm genuinely blown away. The support I received yesterday was incredible.
According to Daily Mail - News, Sean Egan described the support as incredible and said he was genuinely blown away. He noted that customers brought handwritten letters, signs, banners, and even Factor 50 sunscreen, but the genuine warmth and support stood out most. He said the turnout exceeded anything he expected and reminded him of the power of community. However, Egan expressed disappointment at not receiving acknowledgement from Morrisons senior leadership who were observing nearby, particularly after everything he had given over the years. He stated that this is not the end and that he has many things planned, including changes he wants to help make happen.
Egan and his family are struggling to survive, with his last pay cheque coming in January, according to reports. He has suffered from crippling anxiety since being sacked, according to reports. The exact nature of the altercation and the shoplifter's actions remain unclear, and Morrisons has not officially responded to the protests or Egan's dismissal. The outcome of any legal or police involvement regarding Kendall is also unknown.
My community, my customers, my colleagues… you showed up. And those that didn't even know me, you showed up for me! And that means more than I can put into words. Even those who felt they had to support quietly, I see you, and I'm grateful.
Yesterday was something special. I had customers bringing me handwritten letters, signs, banners… even Factor 50 sunscreen, but more than anything, it was the genuine warmth and support that stood out. I had goosebumps all day.
The turnout exceeded anything I expected, and it's a reminder of just how powerful the community can be when people come together for something they believe in.
I was disappointed not to receive a simple acknowledgement from the Senior Leadership Team at Morrisons who were nearby observing events today, particularly after everything I've given over the years.
But I won't let that take away from what today was really about. Gratitude. Community. And people standing together. And this is not the end. I have so many things planned. There are changes I want to help make happen. This is just the beginning.
Nothing but love.