Surge in reports of sexual harassment of teen girls as police boss sends message
manchestereveningnews.co.ukNew crime statistics have revealed a surge in the sexual harassment of teenage girls on trains in the north west. British Transport Police say incidents are often underreported as they urged any victims to contact them.
The data, released on Wednesday (May 29) shows that in 2022, 663 teenage girls reported sexual offences or harassment to the force.
Across the North West last year, the number of reports had risen from 52 to 75 - a 31 per cent increase. British Transport Police say that although the number of reports has increased, they believe 'many incidents are still going unreported'.
It prompted the force's chief constable to reiterate that 'many women feel they have no option but to put up with sexual harassment' but that people have 'had enough of the disgusting behaviour'. READ MORE Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after man seriously injured in horror shooting British Transport Police Assistant Chief Constable Paul Furnell said: “I want everyone to know that acting like this on the rail network has serious consequences.
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