GLASGOW actor John Barrowman has called on US retail giant Target to donate to homeless charities after being "lectured" by staff about buying a gift card for a homeless man.
The 51-year-old was speaking on STV's Good Morning Britain about his experience when buying a shirt and jacket for the man to "make his day a little better".
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But the 51-year-old claimed while shopping at the west Hollywood branch, the cashier claimed John's purchase - which included a $40 gift card - was illegal and against store policy.
The former Desperate Housewives star has now called on chain to make amends by donating to homeless charities.
. @joannagaines @magnolia did you know @target has this policy? pic.twitter.com/apyWHnUTBY
— John Barrowman MBE (@JohnBarrowman) April 6, 2018
Speaking on the show to hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ranvir Singh, he said: "They didn’t want me buying anything for the homeless guy so I went off on them, went on social media, I shamed them.
"They did a response but it was a very corporate response and I think they should be doing something like donating to one of the major homeless charities in the area, or across the United States.
"But I was really angry and really upset that someone in a store was trying to tell me how I could spend my money and who I could spend it on."
A video of his complaint has already received more than 12,000 likes on Twitter.
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In the video, he said: "I am disgusted by what I was told. Arrest me for trying to help someone.
"The stupidity behind that rule. I want an explanation. My fans and followers please message #Target regarding this."
In response, Target said: "We absolutely do not have a policy against this type of purchase and are addressing it immediately with the team members involved."
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