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Sex pests rise on capital transport

Sex pests are on the rise on the capital’s transport systems, a London Assembly member warned yesterday.

According to Labour group police and crime spokeswoman Joanne McCartney, sexual harassment across Transport for London services has increased by nearly a third in the last 12 months.

“A 29 per cent increase over the last four years is not just down to more people coming forward,” said Ms McCartney.

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