Plainclothes police officers used on Wakefield buses to catch antisocial youths

By James Carney
Published 4th Jul 2023, 17:04 BST
Updated 4th Jul 2023, 17:04 BST
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Police officers in disguise have been travelling on buses in the Wakefield district to catch yobs in the act.

The “Trojan Bus” scheme is intended to tackle increased incidents of antisocial behaviour on specific sites and bus routes.

The hotspot locations included South Elmsall, Kirkby, Upton, Hall Green, Crigglestone and Crofton.

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A spokespersonfor Wakefield North West and South Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “Wakefield District Police have once again teamed up with Arriva Yorkshire and Wakefield Council to deploy the Trojan Bus on June 27 to tackle reports of anti-social youths on the buses in our district.

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"The use of buses, plain-clothed staff and officers made it easier to get closer to those causing issues and proactively target groups and individuals.”

The force said the aim of the project was to also tackle increased reports of damage related incidents, “revenue protection” on buses, and other police related matters on safer travel.