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We are British Transport Police. Don't report crime here; #TextBTP on 61016, call 0800 40 50 40, or 999 in an emergency.
Policing Britain's railways
Joined March 2011
Thomas Craig, armed with a bottle of Buckfast, left a man fighting for his life after stabbing him with the broken neck of the bottle. He’s now been convicted of Attempted Murder and Serious Assault, and will be sentenced in January. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/1YAvlh2vNL
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Putting victims first ✅ We’ve launched a national service to make sure victims of serious sexual offences get the help they need, when they need it. Working with @survivorstrust, we’ve already helped multiple victims and this is just the start. If you need us, we're here.
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Recognise this man? Detectives are keen to speak to him as part of an ongoing investigation into a chemical attack. Text his name to 61016, quoting reference 529 of 17 May. More ➡️ https://t.co/ot0WbpmrZ9
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Hawre Mohamed has been jailed for 8 months after he sexually assaulted a woman on board a train in Surrey He followed her through the quiet service ignoring her wishes to be left alone, before sexually assaulting her If you experience or see a sexual offence, text us on 61016📱
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Nicholas Green, 36, has been jailed for 11 years for a ‘horrific’ knife attack on two strangers at Kennington Underground station last year ❌ DCI Paul Attwell: "We will stop at nothing to ensure violent offenders like Green are held to account.” 📰 | https://t.co/HKRpNVC2Tq
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Heading to #Windsor this week? You’ll see more officers on trains and at stations, supported by specialist teams – including police dogs and firearms officers – all working to keep you safe on your journey. If something feels off, trust your instincts and text us on 61016📱
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CCTV caught Connor Walker shadow boxing moments before he punched a stranger in the face… Thanks to his brutal & random act of violence, he’ll now spend Christmas behind bars. The victim required surgery for bleeds on the brain. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/fufkXv2rSI
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The family of Josh Travis, 14, who very sadly died on Wednesday, have paid tribute to him. Read their tribute here ➡️ https://t.co/sz3ZYEbKs9
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We’ve launched a modern slavery investigation after a teenager was caught with crack cocaine at a rail station. He was stopped during a joint County Lines operation with @swpolice in Wales 🤝 If you spot the signs of exploitation, text 61016. More 👇 https://t.co/laPbikGEt3
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Detectives have launched a modern slavery investigation after a teenager carrying crack cocaine, cash and a burner phone was intercepted at a BTP operation tackling County Lines drug supply.
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Recognise this man? Officers investigating a sexual assault have released images of a man they want to speak to, as he may have information that would help their investigation. Have info? Text 61016, quoting reference 140 of 6 November. Read more: https://t.co/3NtjPmqBVq
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We’re beginning to trial Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology at railway stations in London. The intelligence-led initiative follows a significant amount of research and planning. More ⬇️
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British Transport Police (BTP) is to begin trialling the use of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology at railway stations.
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🤍 This #WhiteRibbonDay, alongside @BTP, we are asking you to take a stand against the sexual harassment of women and girls If you witness harassment or abuse and it’s safe to intervene: Speak Up. Interrupt. Step In Everyone deserves a safe journey – not just on a matchday 🤝
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Celebrating the best of BTP ⭐. Our Us At Our Best Awards are a chance for us to recognise the courage, compassion and care our officers and staff show every day 👮. A huge congratulations to all the nominees 💙.
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Hoping to make a quick buck but now enjoying an extended stay behind bars 🚔 Frank Lane decided to steal metal from a railway depot in broad daylight and in full view of CCTV 🤦 He's now been sentenced to 23 weeks imprisonment 🚨 Read more here ➡️ https://t.co/Izd69vdYDG
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See text 61016 come to life via our new HyperGram ad👀 You can spot it at Manchester Piccadilly today before it moves onto Westfield White City and London Waterloo🚆 Don’t forget – save 61016 in your phone and text us if you need us📱
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On Sunday night two men robbed a man in Clapham, hitting him with a glass bottle in the process. Officers quickly traced them to Battersea, and in spite of their attempts to flee down the tracks they were swiftly detained and taken to custody🚔 Text 61016 if you need us 📱
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A man has been charged with seven further offences linked to the major incident on a train at Huntingdon earlier this month. Anthony Williams, 32, will appear at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court this afternoon. More ➡️ https://t.co/KkRnIBXOxd
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