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British Transport Police

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British Transport Police

@BTP

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

British Transport Police
@BTP
Jul 16
A man who stabbed two men at Kennington Underground station has had his prison sentence increased following a review by the Court of Appeal. This horrific and unprovoked attack left two innocent victims with life-changing injuries. Read more 👉 btp.police.uk/news/btp/news/…
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Jul 16
Following our investigation, a man has been charged with the attempted rape of a woman on a Bakerloo Line train last Saturday night. He will appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court today (16 July). Read more 👉
Attempted rape charge after woman attacked on Bakerloo Line train – London
From btp.police.uk
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Jul 15
Late night train predator Sebastian Vernon targeted two women travelling alone late at night, sexually assaulting them just weeks apart. Following our investigation, he’s now behind bars. Read more 👉 btp.police.uk/news/btp/news/…
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Jul 13
“I’ve travelled for all these years just for a glimpse of the work you do every day.” Last week, we were honoured to welcome His Majesty The King to our new London headquarters. 👑 He expressed his gratitude for the hard work of officers and staff across the organisation. 👏
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Jul 8
His Majesty The King officially opened our new London headquarters today! 👑 It was an honour to welcome him to Buckingham Palace Road where he met officers, staff and guests from across BTP and the wider railway family. A very special day 🎉🚆 More 👉 btp.police.uk/news/btp/news/…
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Jul 8
Our ‘Drone in a box’ technology is helping us keep the railway safe 🚆 It enables us to better respond to a variety of incidents across the railway network, from trespassing to welfare concerns. Using live aerial footage, we can respond faster and more effectively.
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Jul 7
Chief Constable Lucy D’Orsi laid a wreath today at the 7/7 memorial, in memory of all those who died and were injured in the awful terrorist attack. Our thoughts remain with the victims, their families and all those injured and affected. 21 years on, we will never forget.
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Jul 6
Mansoor Ahmend, a convicted sex offender, refused to be confronted with his crimes. He called our First Contact Centre in May and spent 14 minutes threatening our officers. Now he’s back behind bars. ✅ Read more 👉 btp.police.uk/news/btp/news/…
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Jul 3
Drug dealer Macauley Hughes was sniffed out by plain clothes officers at Cardiff station in January. His cannabis stench gave him away when officers searched him and found a stash of pills. He’s now been jailed for two and a half years. Read more 👉btp.police.uk/news/btp/news/…
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Jul 3
With Pride, the World Cup, concerts, and Wimbledon in full swing - we expect stations and trains to be busier than usual across the Capital. We'll be out across the network to keep you safe. If you see something that doesn't feel right, trust your instincts - text us on 61016.
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Jun 30
Persistent cable thief Iulian Iacob repeatedly stole copper piping from the railway to sell on, passing on costs and delays to the regular commuter. He’s now been jailed for two years. Read more 👉 orlo.uk/sUS97
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Jun 22
We can confirm that eight people remain in a critical condition in hospital today (22 June), following the train crash close to Bedford on Friday evening (19 July). Over 100 people have received treatment at hospital. Read more ▶️ orlo.uk/uTotF
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Jun 21
The train driver who tragically lost their life in the collision near Bedford on Friday has been named as Shaun Burton, who was 60-years old. Shaun’s family would now like to ask for their privacy to be respected. More ⬇️ btp.police.uk/news/btp/news/…
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Jun 20
Chief Constable Lucy D'Orsi gave a statement with emergency services and railway colleagues this afternoon following yesterday's major incident in Bedfordshire. Read here ⬇️ btp.police.uk/news/btp/news/…