Minor infraction? | Sainsbury's worker of 20 years fired over 30p bag furore

A long-serving Sainsbury's employee found himself at the centre of controversy after being caught on CCTV taking bags for life without paying.

Niamke Doffou, who had dedicated nearly two decades to the supermarket chain, faced the grim reality of unemployment following his dismissal for gross misconduct.

The saga began during a routine shopping trip at Romford Sainsbury's Superstore in August 2022. Mr. Doffou, a night shift assistant, opted for the 'zero bags used' option at the self-service checkout as he concluded his purchase after a gruelling night's work.

However, CCTV footage revealed a different narrative as it captured Mr. Doffou making multiple trips to obtain bags for his shopping, despite selecting the option indicating no bags were used.