Tube passenger captures shocking moment man smokes crack in front of stunned commuters
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An alarming incident on the London Underground occurred when a passenger reported a man smoking crack cocaine during peak hours on the Victoria line. The passenger, noticing discomfort among fellow passengers, moved to a different part of the carriage after recognizing the man's behavior was drug-related. This incident comes amid increasing crime rates on the Tube, with reports showing a 13% rise in crime, particularly theft and violent incidents, further raising concerns about public safety and commuter experiences.
I said Dude, no- you can't do that here' before I recognised that he was attempting to light up some crack. I deliberated for a few moments.
It comes as figures indicate a surge in crime on the London Underground, with a significant increase in thefts, robberies and violent incidents, affecting the safety of commuters.
A total of 16,288 crimes were reported on the Tube between January and August last year, up 13 percent on the same period the previous year.
Many others were unnerved and/or repulsed by the man, especially the young women on the carriage, which highlights public concern for safety.
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