Extra police patrols following train attack
It is after the major incident in Huntingdon at the weekend
British Transport Police say passengers across the South Coast will see extra patrols on duty, following the train knife attack in Cambridgeshire on Saturday.
From today, officers will have their usual shifts extended to deliver high visibility patrols and a strong presence across major hub stations and trains, as well as a number of other key stations.
Officers will minimise time spent on paperwork and other non-urgent tasks to maximise time spent out on patrol.
People can expect to see officers actively patrolling concourses and trains, engaging with train crew and passengers, and covering as many services as possible to maintain safety and confidence.
BTP say the situation will be kept under review to determine if further measures are required.
Officers say the public are their eyes and ears. They are urging people to act if they see something that doesn’t feel right. They say we should trust our instincts and text them on 61016.