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London homeless 'zombie zone' so dangerous shop staff carry knives for protection

express.co.uk · 2dShare

One of the capital's most famous tourist spots has become plagued with drugs, homelessness and crime forcing some workers to protect themselves.

First report: It's the beating heart of the West End, home to luxury boutiques and the Royal Opera House... but now workers forced to carry knives call Covent Garden the 'Zombie Zone' plagued by homelessness, drug-dealing and crime — dailymail.co.uk, 2d