THIS is the shocking moment desperate shoppers fought for discounted food at a Tesco supermarket. Adults grabbed and pushed each other in front of kids as they scrambled for cheap yellow sticker items at the store amid the cost of living crisis.
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TikTok/@bordzsi91Tesco shoppers scrambled to get the best deal '/ ' A Tesco staff member had to quickly move out of the way as the shoppers pounced on the food. Almost six million TikTok users have viewed the video since it was uploaded. Some said the urgent battle for discounted food was a common occurrence in supermarkets across the UK given the struggles many families are facing to put food on the table. One user commented: ...In Tesco near me they put a big yellow barrier up for staff safety doing the reduced section until they're done \- it's crazy that they need to do that!... A second agreed and posted: ...When I worked in the reduced section some women rammed her trolley into the back of my leg around Christmas time because I was in her way!... Read More
RISING COST How the cost of living crisis is making us sick & how to get the help you need ...Omg I work at Tesco and they're like vultures!... A third commented. Somebody else shared their story about the time they were punched in the head while re-stocking the reduced section. Another claimed they had one woman flipped a tray in her face to get to fruit underneath it. Most read in News LAST WORDS Eerie post from student shared hours before 4 pals killed in 'crime of passion' COPS SLAMMED JonBenét Ramsey's dad breaks silence after major update pageant queen's murder DEVASTATING LOSS Idaho students' heartbreaking last pics before 'crime of passion killing' SHOCK SPLIT Tom Brady's 'surprise' divorce is 'hard for NFL star's parents,' friend says MYSTERY MOTIVE Shooting suspect's eerie mugshot revealed after 'killing 3 football players' FINAL MOMENTS College football stars shared tragic last pics hours before being shot dead On the other hand, one TikToker pointed out: ...Times are hard for everyone it's just going to get worse over time.... ...That's so sad, we don't know their circumstances, so let's not judge,... another sympathised. A third highlighted: ...With cost of living this will only get worse.... Tesco has been contacted for comment. This comes as the cost of living crisis will result in millions of Brits struggling this winter, including Lorraine Foster. The 57-year-old has been forced to share a bed with her mum, 86, as she has less than £1 per week spare after her energy bills. In Birmingham a single mum-of-seven revealed she has to use flasks and candles while her family huddles together in one room to stay warm when their meter runs out at the end of the week. Michaela lost her husband several years ago and struggled to make ends meet during the pandemic, and now spiralling inflation means her and the kids are left to manage in the cold and dark.
