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To mention assault on 207 bus (Shepherds Bush, West London) this afternoon

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Tikitaka20 · 15/03/2026 19:47

Just wanted to post here about some antisocial behaviour I saw on the 207 bus going to Shepherds Bush. It happened between 4:40pm and 5:10pm - can’t remember exactly when. I’ve reported it to the Met Police online and told the bus driver.

Just reposting it here in case anyone was also there.

A female passenger on the bus top deck asked a male passenger to get his feet off the seats. He swore and shouted at her, calling her a bitch, and spat at her as she walked down the stairs to the bottom deck. He was really aggressive and it was quite scary. I witnessed it, as did several other passengers on the top deck.

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Sherunswithwolves · 15/03/2026 21:41

There was an article on the BBC a few weeks ago about the completely inadequate CCTV coverage on the tube and the effect of this on women's safety.

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Tikitaka20 · 15/03/2026 21:38

COYG69 · 15/03/2026 21:33

not all just a likelihood based on per capita stats

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Does it matter? A crime is still a crime, whoever the person is.

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COYG69 · 15/03/2026 21:33

lazyarse123 · 15/03/2026 21:24

Ignore that poster. Just another moron assuming that all crime is committed by migrants.

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not all just a likelihood based on per capita stats

lazyarse123 · 15/03/2026 21:24

Tikitaka20 · 15/03/2026 21:13

I’m sorry?

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Ignore that poster. Just another moron assuming that all crime is committed by migrants.

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Tikitaka20 · 15/03/2026 21:19

DancingonmyOwn88 · 15/03/2026 21:18

I’m sure they do at most of the stations, but for some reason I assumed they’d have actual cameras on the trains too- but nope.

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I’d have thought they’d have cameras on the trains too. I’m really sorry. Maybe they just have them on the newer trains e.g. Elizabeth line.

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DancingonmyOwn88 · 15/03/2026 21:18

Tikitaka20 · 15/03/2026 20:26

Jesus, I’m really sorry. That’s awful. I’m shocked the Central line doesn’t have any cameras. I would’ve thought the underground would have at least one camera at each station.

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I’m sure they do at most of the stations, but for some reason I assumed they’d have actual cameras on the trains too- but nope.

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Tikitaka20 · 15/03/2026 21:13

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I’m sorry?

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Tikitaka20 · 15/03/2026 20:26

DancingonmyOwn88 · 15/03/2026 20:04

I called out some guy on the central line late at night once for smoking a joint and stinking out the whole carriage. He went nuts and started yelling in my face. I thought oh well at least if anything happens there’ll be cameras to record it. He ended up kicking me hard in the shin when he got off the train a few stops later. When I reported it the next day (too late to do anything at the time and my station wasn’t manned) they said no, the central line didn’t have any cameras so not much anyone was able to do about it! The police officer advised me not to call anyone out in future for similar behaviour as it was such a big risk to myself. Couldn’t believe it.

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Jesus, I’m really sorry. That’s awful. I’m shocked the Central line doesn’t have any cameras. I would’ve thought the underground would have at least one camera at each station.

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DancingonmyOwn88 · 15/03/2026 20:04

I called out some guy on the central line late at night once for smoking a joint and stinking out the whole carriage. He went nuts and started yelling in my face. I thought oh well at least if anything happens there’ll be cameras to record it. He ended up kicking me hard in the shin when he got off the train a few stops later. When I reported it the next day (too late to do anything at the time and my station wasn’t manned) they said no, the central line didn’t have any cameras so not much anyone was able to do about it! The police officer advised me not to call anyone out in future for similar behaviour as it was such a big risk to myself. Couldn’t believe it.

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Tikitaka20 · 15/03/2026 20:01

Thanks @Buttercream101 - I totally agree. I don’t think I would have said anything, so I was silently applauding the woman when she spoke up. The man behaved disgustingly though. I hope the police find him and give him a good talking to.

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Buttercream101 · 15/03/2026 19:54

Sadly I've learnt over the years if you confront people they may act with extreme aggression.

It's so annoying because it means you basically can't call out shitty behaviour in case they decide to stab you or cause some other scene.