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flag A mother was detained by an Asda security guard in January 2026 over a receipt dispute, causing her daughter distress.

flag A mother in Folkestone, Sophie Powell, says she was detained by an Asda security guard in January 2026 while leaving the store with her daughter after using a self-scan till and declining a receipt. flag The guard blocked their exit, demanded a receipt despite payment, and refused to let them leave, causing emotional distress and tears from her daughter. flag A manager later intervened, apologized, and attributed the guard’s actions to a “bad day.” Asda has since apologized, stating proof-of-purchase requests are made with good intentions, and confirmed it is seeking to contact Powell to address her concerns.

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