UK: Railways sex offences rise by 21%

[John Ashworth]

Railways sex offences rise by 21%

Sexual Offences On Trains Rise 20% In 1 Year

Rise in sexual offences reported on Britain's rail network, figures show

Police say increase partly attributed to rail travellers' growing confidence in coming forward about harrassment...

Big rise in sex crimes reported on Britain's railways as 'Yewtree arrests encourage victims to come forward'

Police blame 'Max Clifford effect' for huge rise in sex crimes reported on board trains

Police chiefs say high-profile cases have helped more victims come forward...

[John Ashworth]

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