The Latest Breaking News from the British Transport Police

OPINION - London's public sexual harassment problem is bad — here's how you can help stop it

When it comes to sexual abuse and sexual violence, it’s often regarded as a domestic issue. Yet recent research from the British Transport Police has highlighted one in three women have experienced sexual harassment on their commute.

Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2024

Police hunt man who 'sexually assaulted' woman on Jubilee line from West Ham to Stratford

Appeal after man committed act on short journey between east London stations

Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2024

Two men jailed on racist police officer’s evidence have convictions overturned

Convictions of Saliah Mehmet and Basil Peterkin linked to British Transport Police officer Derek Ridgewell posthumously quashed

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2024

Man sought for sexual assault on Plymouth to Paddington train

Officers at British Transport Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2023

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators removed from Waterloo station after sit-in protest

The British Transport Police said at least five protesters were arrested and no train services were affected.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023

More than a third of women sexually harassed on train and Tube journeys, figures show

However, only one in five people who have witnessed incidents of sexual harassment reported it to police

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2023

More than a third of women sexually harassed on train and Tube journeys – BTP

However, only one in five people who have witnessed incidents of sexual harassment reported it to police.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023

Police hunt far-right counter protesters and activists over ‘hate crimes’ at pro-Palestine march

The Met Police and British Transport Police (BTP) have launched an appeal to find protesters who allegedly took part in hate crimes

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2023

UK police dismiss ‘misleading’ media reports of attacks on poppy sellers

Royal British Legion says public supported appeal as usual with no evidence volunteers were targeted

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2023

‘No one came to help’: Anger as lack of staff on London transport ‘is putting women at risk’

Calls for more to be done to improve safety comes after woman targeted at north London tube station, Holly Evans writes

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023