Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) on the Metro have increased in recent weeks, and Northumbria Police officers "out and about" to remind a "small minority" that "unacceptable behaviour" will not be tolerated.
Last Friday, officers were around the Metro network to speak to members of the public in order to reassure them, address any concerns they may have and help show people how to report ASB. The force is running a number of projects aimed at reducing ASB - including Operation Maple.
That scheme - launched in 2022 in collaboration between the police, North Tyneside Council and Nexus - also sees a dedicated Nexus security team provide a visible presence. Since 2022, Operation Maple has helped to reduce ASB by 30% in coastal areas of North Tyneside and Northumberland, the police said.
