British Transport Police say hiring freeze and £8.5m shortfall in funding will lead to a ‘reduced presence’Dozens of British Transport Police (BTP) stations across Britain face possible closure, leaving fewer officers protecting the railway at a time when assaults on passengers have reached record levels.BTP officials have imposed a hiring freeze and warned that some bases will have to close, signalling possible job losses after failing to secure enough funding to meet current commitments. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/jan/18/dozens-of-uk-transport-police-stations-may-close-despite-rise-in-assaults
Author : Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent
Publish date : 2025-01-18 06:00:00
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Dozens of UK transport police stations may close despite rise in assaults
