By John McCarthy

Police forces around the UK were called out to repress almost routine violence and disorder in retailers during the Black Friday shopping boom

The shopping event saw major retailers across the country hit with massive queues before stores opened before ushering in a stampede of savvy consumers.

In Greater Manchester alone police attended seven Tesco stores where altercations arose from those seeking the best deals. Three men were arrested and a woman was hit by a flying TV.

There were further instances of violence in Cardiff, Glasgow, Dundee and London – some of which was recorded on Vine.

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Source: The Drum