Police go undercover to trap those targeting Doncaster buses with stones and bricks

Last week, Doncaster East Neighbourhood Policing officers took part in Operation Trojan, which is a tactic used to prevent crime against the local buses.
By Stephanie Bateman
Published 18th Nov 2023, 17:00 BST
Updated 18th Nov 2023, 17:00 BST
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Over the last few weeks police have seen an increase in incidents involving buses being damaged by offenders throwing bricks and rocks at the windows.

A spokesman said: “We have reports of these incidents in Stainforth, Dunscroft and Armthorpe.

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“This behaviour is reckless, and is not only causing criminal damage but putting innocent public transport users at risk.”

Plain clothes officers were deployed officers on buses, and a covert vehicle nearby to catch anyone carrying out this kind of behaviour.