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Police crackdown on tram crime

10:43am Sunday 17th June 2007

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Croydon Police cracked down on disorderly youths on the borough's tram network last week.

As part of a five-day operation known as Operation Hereford, offices from British Transport Police (BTP) stopped 20 people, giving them "words of guidance".

Inspector Jack Ioannou said the beginning of June was historically a time when disorder on the tram network increased.

Concerns have recently been raised about the behaviour of schoolchildren on public transport and action is being taken to clamp down on troublemakers.

Police said robbery and fighting increases as schools return after the May half-term break.

Insp Ioannou added: "To counter these historic increases, BTP and Tramlink revenue staff joined forces for a five-day proactive operation providing passenger reassurance and a policing presence on the tram network.

"While there were few incidents recorded during the operation we did receive very favourable feedback from commuters."

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Simon, South Croydon says...
1:17pm Mon 18 Jun 07

To be honest, I think these kids should be banned from Public Transport and their parents dragged into the Police Station to be told what their little angels have been up to.

I am sure that the "words of guidance" may have worked with 5% of the kids, but as for the rest, it would have made them think they can get away with whatever they want.


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Bob Peel, Croydon says...
5:07am Tue 19 Jun 07

Words of guidance?

Thank you Mr Ioannou; Those words will make all the difference until your back is turned.



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