Greater Manchester Police have launched an operation to tackle violence against women in town centres at night. Operation Lioness was set up in 2021 in response to the nationwide call for police forces to crack down on the issue.
Officers will now be descending on towns and cities across GM to look out for anyone committing predatory behaviour, as well as engaging with local bars and partner agencies.
Police will be looking out for ways licensed premises can improve safety for women. It comes after reports of a woman being raped inside a toilet cubicle at Bloom in Manchester city centre in the early hours of Wednesday.
Chief Superintendent Nicky Porter, force lead for violence against women and girls, said: “Op Lioness was initially launched as a pilot operation in Tameside but is now ready to go force wide this evening and I am feeling really positive that we will be able to make a big difference. Read more: Bus driver 'deserves a pay rise' for kicking off passenger after hearing vile slur “Predatory behaviour such as sexual harassment and assault is completely unacceptable and we want women to be able to enjoy an evening out without being nervous about walking home or having drinks spiked.
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