Manchester Metrolink staff to go undercover

    Undercover staff are set to patrol Manchester’s Metrolink tram system.

    Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said the approach, which begins in January, will see people breaking bye-laws being "far more likely" to face prosecution.

    Current bye-laws prohibit swearing, smoking, being drunk and littering.

    TfGM said 520 breaches were reported between 15 July 2017 and 21 July 2018, but no prosecutions were brought.

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