THIS morning I witnessed an event which made me ashamed to be a member of the human race.

I was waiting at the bus stop near Old Chester Road.

In addition to myself and another lady was a woman of middle age.

I had been there a couple of minutes when this woman was approached by a man wearing a body camera and holding what appeared to be the type of machine that is used for paying bills by credit card.

He was a large man with a shaven head and his manner towards the lady was very intimidating.

I can only imagine how the poor lady felt.

I was wishing a hole would open up and swallow me.

Many people have debt but they also have homes and telephones whereby their business can be discussed privately. Humiliating someone in this manner is unforgivable.

Debt collectors have their job to do but this was the most unprofessional behaviour I have ever witnessed.

I hope the man in question feels the same shame that poor lady did.

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