Patrols stepped up in train stations as a crackdown on sexual offences begins
More police and undercover detectives will be travelling on trains in Greater Manchester.
It's as a crackdown to reduce the number of sexual offences on public transport begins.
New research found many victims weren't sure what was "serious enough" to report.
Harriotte was 16 when she was assaulted in a train station, after a man touched her inappropriately.
She waived her right to anonymity in the hope it will get people to come forward.
Harriotte explains why it’s so important to make that report:
“I wasn’t aware of him, I didn’t notice him until he was four metres in front of me. He walked to the right of me and towards me. As we came shoulder to shoulder he grabbed my bum. I didn’t realise at the time that it was against the law.
“I didn’t realise it was sexual assault. I didn’t realise I could speak up about it. Mum knew. The police were standing right behind us and were great. We instantly went across the bridge and found the man who did it.
“It really upset me. You never really think it’ll happen to you.
“If any sexual assault happens, people need to stand up. I came forward - it was hard, I thought it was going to be embarrassing but I was taken very seriously.
“There wasn’t a moment of questioning what had happened. If it does happen to you (on the rail network) as soon as you can, report it to British Transport Police. Sexual assault isn’t ok - even if you think its minor, every situation is taken seriously by BTP."
Officers will be handing out flyers to commuters and making sure victims know to speak up.
Detective Chief Superintendent Paul Furnell from the British Transport Police said: “Tackling all forms of unwanted sexual behaviour on the railway is a priority for us.
“Each report we receive provides us with valuable information which we can use to build a picture of an offender. The sooner we receive a report, the better chance we have of catching the offender.
“We want people to know that even if they think something is too small to be taken seriously by police, that is not the case. Often it allows us to notice a pattern of offending behaviour and we will take action.
“Although normally an increase in reported crime is seen as negative, we welcome the increased reporting of sexual offences. “This indicates an increased awareness that all types of unwanted sexual behaviour are unacceptable. More people have the confidence to report what has happened to them and know we will take them seriously. “No incident is too small or trivial. We will always take you seriously.”
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