Shocking video reveals daily violence suffered by rail workers who are spat at, punched and battered - with more than 4,000 attacks recorded last year
1 year ago

Shocking video reveals daily violence suffered by rail workers who are spat at, punched and battered - with more than 4,000 attacks recorded last year

Daily Mail  

Violence against rail workers has reached a four-year high with staff alleging they are spat at, punched and attacked every day, it has emerged. Body camera footage shows how furious travellers have physically assaulted rail enforcement officers during foul-mouthed tirades at stations and on platforms. There were more than 4,000 attacks against rail workers at stations across England, Scotland and Wales recorded by police in 2023, a Freedom of Information request by BBC has revealed. Body camera footage shows how furious travellers have physically assaulted rail enforcement officers during foul-mouthed tirades at stations and on platforms Officers have been forced to detain passengers after being 'touched' and attacked, as seen in the body camera footage here Southeastern reported 438 violent incidents last year, which was the highest number of all train providers, according to BBC. A British Transport Police spokesperson told MailOnline that it takes attacks against rail staff 'extremely seriously' and that violence would 'not be tolerated under any circumstance'.

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1 year ago

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Hindustan Times  

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3 years, 8 months ago

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The Independent  

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Twelve transport police officers assaulted every week
6 years, 2 months ago

Twelve transport police officers assaulted every week

Daily Mail  

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Police, rail workers fear bodycams could be used to monitor them
7 years, 10 months ago

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Dutch News  

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7 years, 10 months ago

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Dutch News  

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9 years, 1 month ago

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NL Times  

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