Store detectives fired for using too much force awarded €70k

Two store detectives who were fired for allegedly using too much force in two arrests have been awarded over €70,000 in total for unfair dismissal.

Peter Lewental, of Westbourne Avenue, Clondalkin, Dublin, and John Kinsella, of Pass of Kilbride, Miltownpass, Co Westmeath, were accused by their employer, Securitas Security Services, Clonee, Dublin of “an aggressive and violent arrest” in one of the incidents.

The company also alleged both had failed to report and “escalate” the incidents to the company as required.