The Co-op has said it is confident in security at its newest shop at Ipswich railway station, which has no tills.

The retailers has said that its mix of cameras, barriers and other "robust security measures" will be enough to deter shoplifting in the store.

After months of construction, the station's newest addition was unveiled in the last week and is completely cashless and paperless.

The alcohol section at the Co-op is located at the back of the store behind a separate doorThe alcohol section at the Co-op is located at the back of the store behind a separate door (Image: Architects, DCA and Jeff Coppard at JC3D) Rather than having a traditional staffed till, the shop features self-service machines that only accept card or mobile payments.

The new store is found to the left as passengers enter Ipswich station, in the old ticket office, and does not require a train ticket to enter. 

It does not feature a dedicated staff member taking payments but despite this, the Co-op is confident that the security measures that are in place will be enough to stop shoplifting. 

The new Co-op at Ipswich train station features barriers at the entrances and exits The new Co-op at Ipswich rail station features barriers at the entrances and exits (Image: Architects, DCA and Jeff Coppard at JC3D) Lee Hammond, profit protection and Co-op secure response officer for the East of England Co-op, said: “Our new food store at Ipswich Station has been designed with a range of robust security measures in place, including security barriers at the entrance and exit, 24/7 monitoring by our state-of-the-art alarm receiving centre, and access to body-worn cameras.

"Colleagues are also equipped with headsets, allowing them to stay in constant communication and respond quickly to any issues that may arise.

"Our dedicated security team, who complete more than 5,000 store visits each year, works very closely with all police services, including the British Transport police, to deter and detain offenders. 

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“We’re confident these combined measures will help to deter theft and ensure a safe, secure shopping experience for everyone.” 

Shoplifting has been on the rise in the last few years, with supermarkets across the country taking measures such as sealable boxes around food items and other such method to deter criminals.