Surrey police pose as joggers to catch men harassing women out exercising

Undercover female officers deployed in running gear in pilot scheme to tackle catcalling, resulting in 18 arrests

A police force has sent out female undercover officers posing as joggers to catch men harassing women while they are out exercising.

A pilot operation from Surrey police deployed female officers in running gear during rush hour to expose how often women are harassed. The pilot has resulted in 18 arrests for offences such as harassment, sexual assault and theft.