A Scottish jeweller has come under fire for allegedly “stigmatising” homeless people with a sign outside his shop.
A Twitter user and community council member in Dundee posted a photo of a sign that reads: “Please do not sit here. No beggars during trading hours.”
Russell Pepper, who brought the sign to the public’s attention via a Twitter post, called the sign “really awful”.
His Tweet reads: “Really awful stuff from Stephen Henderson jewellery in Dundee – policing public space whilst stigmatising people who need help and compassion. I definitely know where I won’t be buying any ‘previously enjoyed’ jewellery….”
Really awful stuff from Stephen Henderson jewellery in Dundee – policing public space whilst stigmatising people who need help and compassion.
I definitely know where I won’t be buying any “previously enjoyed” jewellery… pic.twitter.com/JSng2lV2uf
— Russell Pepper (@openclosedundee) April 23, 2022
Local paper The Courier went on to interview managing director Stephen Henderson, who Pepper was “sad to see” had “doubl[ed] down” on his stance regarding homeless people.
Sad to see he’s doubling down on this. https://t.co/OYWTrke9aM
— Russell Pepper (@openclosedundee) April 25, 2022
Professional Jeweller has reached out to Stephen Henderson the Jeweller for comment.
