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Next week BTP will be centralising their social media and this account will be closed.
As we prepare for another weekend of deployments, we’d like to thank all our followers for their support over the years. We hope you’ve enjoyed a small insight into our world.
OSU out. 💪🏻
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This is Lexi, she was recently stolen from
@BTPEuston
as a result of a proactive investigation we were able to execute a warrant and return her to her rightful owner. She has melted our hearts on OSU LONDON ♥️
#takingabiteoutofcrime
#topdogs
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A very long 17 hour duty has now come to an end for London OSU, deploying our PSU’s and other specialist public order assets such as EG’s, Tac Ad’s and a public order cadre on mutual aid to
@Humberbeat
and
@ASPolice
to assist with disorder in Hull and Bristol respectively.
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People of Twitter please RT. WW1 medals. Name of 2LT F. Crossley. Found near Vauxhall Railway Station.
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Outstanding effort by a solo crewed new officer in probation dealing with a person in mh crisis who had poured a petrol can over themselves with a lighter in their hand, many thanks
@kent_police
@kentfirerescue
for their quick assistance
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Today was Insp Phil Hammond's last PSU with BTP after 36 yrs service. And it went without a hitch as always when he's in charge
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London OSU Officers responding to a
#61016
Text re 2 individuals with Drugs on a London bound service into .
@BTPKingsCross
. Intercepted at Kings Cross. Both suspects Stop Searched finding a Hunting Knife, Large sum of Cash and Drugs. 2 in custody.
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Busy shift for D Division today, clashes at Queen St/George on Police Scotland jurisdiction. BTP didn't think twice about joining the line and providing some crucial assistance, no injuries to the public and officers involved 🚔 Partnership working when it matters most.
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@btposu
officer attending a call to a South London Station came across a group fighting, officer deployed without hesitation. After a short foot chase and effective Taser challenge, male was arrested on suspicion of robbery. It transpired that this male had in fact stabbed a
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#BTPOSU
a lot of people are surprised to hear that it’s BTP…. “But you’re just Railway…” we work very closely with HomeOffice Police Forces and our jurisdiction is national. We police the Railway, but we police the community around it too.
#SeeItSayItSorted
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Brilliant use of
@BTP
text service;
#Liverpool
&
#Warrington
OSU stop group of 8 males at
#Aughton
Park after report they had been smoking drugs and comparing knives. All searched, knife taken off the streets, one in custody and another dealt with for drugs offences.
#KnifeCrime
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It was more freight than fright last night, as Bham OSU and Dogs treated freight thieves stealing from
@DBCargoUK
to a night behind bars 🎃
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An assumption is always made that BTP only deal with tickets! But that’s our bread and butter. You fail to produce a ticket or try avoiding your fare we will stop you and talk. Your behaviour and demeanour may result in a search - This Suspect reported for cannabis
#BTPOSU
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Today
@BTPOSU
officers conducted an arrest for a wanted person entering the country via Gatwick Airport. With assistance for
@GatwickPolice
one person was arrested for numerous offences. Custody space for one has been booked.
@BTPLawrie
#WeAreBTP
#PlanesNotJustTrain
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1 arrested for a Sexual Offence committed on a train. Suspect was identified and a section
#BTPOSU
#London
travelled out to
#Essex
in the early hours to capture the suspect whilst he was still a sleep at his home!
#SeeItSayItSorted
Call 0800405040
Text 61016
Emergency 999
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A very early start for London OSU this morning.
Multiple Teams booking on before 0400 to execute simultaneous rapid entries across London.
All suspects arrested and a large amount of evidence seized during the subsequent searches by our
@collegepnsc
trained LSO’s.
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person multiple times. Due to this he was further arrested for attempted murder. Immediate medical care was given to the victim by trained police medics and
@Ldn_Ambulance
. Case handed over to
@metpoliceuk
CID for further enquiries.
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London OSU are on their way to deliver lumps of coal into the stockings of a few naughty criminals in London.
We’re making a list, we’re checking it twice, we’re going to find out who’s naughty or nice (or wanted). The OSU are coming… to arrest you. 👮🏻♂️🎄
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Successful Rapid entry this morning for our County Lines Task force colleagues, one suspect in custody for Modern Day Slavery and Being Concerned in Supply of Class A drugs
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#BTPOSU
Officers arrested 5 suspects for Criminal Damage on the Ministry of Defence building. Suspects have been taken to a
#Police
custody.
Working in partnership with
@metpoliceuk
@MODPolice
to keep London safe and prevent crime
(Photos open source thanks)
#SeeItSayItSorted
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#BTPOSU
On patrol on the London Underground.
Shoplifting is a common crime but exposes victims to loss. Offenders sometimes turn to the rail network to get away. Crime disrupted and goods recovered.
#SeeItSayItSorted
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Early starts today searching
#Twickenham
station for
#ArmyNavyRugby
with help from
@BTPDogs
PD Ollie & PD Bruno
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Yesterday one of our CID colleagues was injured after being thrown into moving traffic during an arrest attempt. Quick time enquiries led to the arrest of this nasty piece of work within 16 hours of the assault. LONDON OSU will find you.
#PoliceFamily
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#BTPOSU
have been briefed and deployed for the day of Football, Demonstrations and Events in London. Working in partnership with
@CityPolice
@MetTaskforce
@MPSFootballUnit
@BTPFootball
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One of the tasks for
#BTPOSU
#London
this morning was to produce a violent prisoner from a Prison in South London. B832 jumped on the
#Woolwich
#Ferry
and was sailed across the River Thames!
#RiverThames
#SeeItSayItSorted
#PrideOfTheFleet
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After a few days of rapid entries London OSU are swapping their black vests for yellow as we are deployed to Brighton for PSU duties; assisting
@BTPSussex
and
@sussex_police
with policing Brighton v Marseille in tonight’s
#EuropaLeague
fixture.
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Two Robbers locked up by
#BTPOSU
#London
officers from Surrey. Uniformed and Plain clothed Officers surprised the suspects and arrested them both. They are at the local custody suite now.
#SeeItSayItSorted
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Update re male arrested on 24/01/2022 at Oxford Circus underground station re possession of knife- convicted at court sentenced to 21 weeks imprisonment after being found in possession of below knife by B Division Operational Support Unit
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Off duty officers assisted
@c2c_Rail
at laindon after a suspect threatened staff. The individual rudely called us fake police. We kindly placed fake handcuffs on him, put him in a fake police van, on route to a fake cell
@BTPEssex
#NeverOffDuty
#realpolice
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#BTPOSU
highly trained, disciplined and professional in all aspects of frontline policing. The unit has the numbers and skill set to safely and rapidly enter a premises to apprehend a suspect and secure evidence.
#SeeItSayItSorted
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London OSU have been deployed on PSU and EG duties this evening, keeping a watchful eye over the
#CarabaoCup
return traffic at Wembley Park LU alongside area BTP officers and
@MetTaskforce
@metpoliceuk
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BTP OSU has a small selection of specialist trained officers who have endured some of the most demanding physical training an officer can do… Police Evidence Gatherers are highly skilled, and physically fit in the role they play when requested.
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#BTPOSU
#LONDON
are working with
@metpoliceuk
and there is MSU section at Charing Cross station.
#SeeItSayItSorted
Text 61016
Call 999
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This evening we joined our colleagues from
@BTPSpecials
in clapping outside of
@GreatOrmondSt
to show our appreciation for all the work they do. We also had the pleasure of meeting and clapping alongside young Elliot 👏
#ClapForTheNHS
#ClapForCarers
#StayAtHomeSaveLives
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The Railway environment is very dangerous. Being trackside is a HUGE risk. But our specialist trained
#BTPOSU
officers who are all Licensed Search Officers work alongside
@tfl
and Railway engineers to work safely trackside when conducting
#PolSA
led searches.
@collegepnsc
@BTP
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Ops teams; who also responded to the attack of Monday 22nd May, deployed to the
#ManchesterArena
as search/security for today's Royal visit
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The owner of this nasty knife decided to run after being stopped by officers
@BTPStratford
little did he know that the OSU are rather big on their cardio mixed in with regular Davina McCall ‘tone in 10’ sessions resulted in a brief chase/arrest
#knifecrime
💅🏻
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Yesterday whilst dealing with a person in mental health crisis at London Waterloo railway station with
@BTPLondon
officers
@MattJukesMPS
assisted officers in dealing with the male prior to the arrival of
@Ldn_Ambulance
. It was very nice having an ACC stop by and help officers
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We welcomed our colleague back today after nearly a month off fighting
#COVID19
He went straight out, chased, caught, interviewed and charged a Chap from
@TFL
Archway Stn with Drugs Offences!
We think he's missed this?
#BackToWork
#OneOfUs
#WeMissedU
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Wishing EVERYONE a peaceful New Year 2024.
All those celebrating in
#LONDON
, the OSU will be out and about working throughout the night making sure everyone is safe.
#NYE
#HNY2024
#SeeItSayItSorted
Call 999
Text 61016
Call 0800405040
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Pictured below is the result of effective stop and searches at Clapham Junction last night by OSU LONDON. One male had an imitation firearm tucked in his waistband and another with a large knife. Both known for violent crime
#stopandsearchworks
#twointhebin
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2024 has already been busy for
#BTPOSU
#LONDON
.
One arrested at
#Blackfriars
for drunk and disorderly behaviour- trying to fight public, and Police Officers.Clearly cannot handle his alcohol. So a bed has been booked at Custody for him to sober up and be dealt with in the morning
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Joint agency work continuing at the site of the tragic rail crash which occurred last week near Stonehaven. A rainbow made a quick appearance this morning to lift spirits. A thought was spared for those affected and we will keep working hard on the site 🌈😔
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It's Not just Policing, we occasionally Branch out. Fallen tree in Shaftesbury Avenue. Couldnt Leaf it there. Assisting
@MPSCamden
, Fortunately all persons around are safe. We've raised a Log for reference.
#ShaftesburyAvenue
#JointWorking
#TreesForLife
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Impeccable 2 minutes silence observed in
#glasgowcentral
. We will remember them
#LestWeForget
@BTPScotland
@ScotRail
@networkrail
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#BTPOSU
OFFICERS from
#LONDON
are waiting with
@NorfolkPolice
and
@SuffolkPolice
PSUs along side
#Police
@BTPDogs
and Police
#Horses
for the return part of the
#Football
fixture between
@NorfolkPolice
and
@IpswichTown
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Following the tragic news from .
@metpoliceuk
in Croydon this morning, some of our London colleagues were able to pay their respects at the national police memorial earlier today. All our thoughts and deepest sympathy to the sergeants family and all those involved. Rest in pace.
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Training is key to ensuring the OSU is ready to respond to any incident.
Today London OSU are on a Major Incident Exercise.
Working with other specialist BTP units and our Fire, Ambulance and Rail colleagues to ensure we’re ready in case the worst happens.
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When leaving the house always remember;
Keys ✅
Wallet ✅
Phone ✅
Massive combat knife which only real reason to carry is to cause serious/fatal injuries ❌
OSU LONDON have taken this from a suspect after a search at seven sisters station
#knifecrime
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#BTPOSU
have numerous PSUs out today to deal, assist, and facilitate all the sporting events and demonstrations in
#London
today.
We have a section from
@BTPWales
strengthening our PSU.
@BTP
@BTPLondon
@MPSFootballUnit
@BTPFootball
#SeeItSayItSorted
Text 61016
Call 999
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Two of our most heroic London officers rescued this young pup between London Bridge and Waterloo yesterday. They’re waiting at
@Se_Railway
lost property office. If anyone has any “leads” as to the whereabouts of the owner please get in touch.
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Another busy day at the
#extictionrebellion
protest. Our protestor removal teams worked closely with our colleagues from
@metpoliceuk
and
@kent_police
to remove multiple lock ons at Oxford Circus
#teamwork
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Successful Op VIKING at Vauxhall and Stockwell Stations to combat violence, robbery & drugs offences, City police dog 'Elvis' proved his weight in gold, 1xarrest for machete, 1xarrest for Robbery and 1xpwits class A, numerous positive stop searches
@CityPoliceDogs
@BTPLondon
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London OSU have been out early using our Search skills today, conducting POLSA led defensive venue searches alongside the adorable PD Ted from
@BTPDogs
.
@collegepnsc
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All BTP OSU officers are trained in Method of Entry. Glass Entry is a tactic used to gain entry for a lawful purpose along with other methods and equipment we use.
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#BTPOSU
have been all over
#London
for the football, demonstrations, and number of events in the city. Football fans from Plymouth Doncaster Liverpool and all the corners of the UK in the capital.
@BTPFootball
@MPSFootballUnit
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#McrOSU
recently assisted BTP’s
@AvantiWestCoast
officers &
@RSPCA_official
rescue a Dog that had been mistreated. We have since helped find her a new fantastic home and as you can see, she is having a great time !!!
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Historically a local football derby where London OSU travel up to police… can you guess the local teams?
They play each other later this season…
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A section of the
#BTPOSU
#London
are monitoring football fans using Kings Cross St Pancras
#Station
supporting their colleagues
@BTPKingsCross
All the major events today in London have been policed effectively by the OSU with support from
@metpoliceuk
@CityPolice
& county forces
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Today we’re at the Chief Constable’s Commendation Ceremony.
BTP Officers from across the UK are being commended for Outstanding Bravery.
9 instances of Bravery are being recognised, and 4 of those incidents involve current or former London OSU Officers. 💪🏻
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A spontaneous briefing and deployments for the
#BTPOSU
to be deployed for the Football today!
#SeeItSayItSorted
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#BTPOSU
whist part of a PSU at Charing Cross Station see a male who was of their interest. When stopped it was established male was WANTED by
@BTPKingsCross
@BTPLondon
for a historical offence.
#SeeItSayItSorted
#London
Text 61016
Call 999
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#BTPOSU
within minutes of shift beginning, officers briefed and deployed from one part of
#London
to the other side, to go to arrest a
#Suspect
for a number of violent
#Robberies
for both
@metpoliceuk
and
@BTP
. Suspect was identified on the street and arrested.
#SeeItsayItSorted
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Sgt Gregory from
#BirminghamOSU
completing the bleep test for the selection process to join
@BTPDogs
section. He managed level 12.2.
#bleeptest
#fitcop
He is in the process of being tested for
#scoobysnacks
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The Awesome Staff
@marksandspencer
Fenchurch Street, Kindly donated goodies for
#NHSheroes
@GreatOrmondSt
&
@RoyalFreeNHS
So between Arrests &
#OpRedCeder
Commitments. We Helped out!
#TheyDonatedWeDelivered
#BlueLightFamily
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This morning officers from London OSU assisted
@metpoliceuk
#VCTF
Officers with an arrest attempt in
@MPSCamden
officers carried out a rapid entry to the address and one violent offender was arrested.
#workingtogether
#noborders
#newdoor
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#BTPOSU
#LONDON
team, after that arrest, at custody, Officers ended up assisting Custody with a search of a Cell, and then a Cell Extraction from the detained persons cell and taking him to Court!
#SeeItSayItSorted
#OneTeam
Text 61016
Call 999
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#BTPOSU
#London
derby
@SpursOfficial
v
@Arsenal
@premierleague
with a POTAC. All briefed and numbered off-
#PSU
@BTPFootball
@MPSFootballUnit
@MetTaskforce
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A
#BTPOSU
#London
section has been tasked to conduct a
@CollegeofPolice
#PolSa
led search using its Licensed Search Officers for a serious crime relating to drugs. Officers will search in detail looking for evidence relating to the crime.
If it’s there-they WILL find it.
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BTP OSU flagged down to assist with a Road Traffic Collision.Our Officers controlled the traffic, identified any potential offences and importantly provided First Aid to the injured person until
@Ldn_Ambulance
arrived,and local
@metpoliceuk
to deal with traffic. Text 61016
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#BTPOSU
#LONDON
#PSU
redeployed to
#Euston
station after the dramatic
#FACupsemifinal
game between
@Coventry_City
and
@ManUtd
Officers will be making sure both sets of fans safely get back home.
#SeeItSayItSorted
Text 61016
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The legend that is
@IanMcKellen
, Lord of the Rings wizard Gandalf kindly posing for a photo with BTP's very own wizard PC POTTER.
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#BTPOSU
#LONDON
officers at the key locations for all the demonstrations in the city as well as the
#ManCity
vs
#ManchesterUnited
#CommunityShield
@wembleystadium
working with
@CityPoliceCops
@metpoliceuk
@MetTaskforce
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A Drugs Warrant this morning for the London Teams along with
@MPSCamden
a large quantity of controlled & unlicensed drugs were seized including boxes of Viagra, we also seized thousands of pounds of counterfeit merchandise. Hopefully a stiff sentence for this hardened criminal!
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Officers of
#BTPOSU
#London
were assisting
@MetTaskforce
with regards to an unlicensed music event not too far from the station. Towards the end of the shift an Officer spotted a Moped rider who rode on the pavement to which he was arrested for Drink driving and charged to court.
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#BTPOSU
#London
officers had a Training day.
We train hard to work easy.
Brushing up on Rapid Entry techniques after last weeks MOE refresher.
A new location with fantastic facilities.
#SeeItSayItSorted
Text 61016
Call 0800405040
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#BTPOSU
#LONDON
OFFICERS were flagged down for an incident on the street. Two suspects were identified for handling stolen goods and were arrested for a theft that had just happened at ST PANCRAS station
@BTPKingsCross
#SeeItSayItSorted
Text 61016
Call 999
Call 0800405040
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Took a moment out to wish this Young Man A Happy Birthday on our Patrols today! 🎉🎊🎈🎁
He was a bit shy bless him!
#NotjustPolicing
#LockdownBirthday
#community
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It’s not entirely wise to saunter up to an automatic ticket barrier in front of several OSU London police officers, chuck your JD sports bag over and then start scaling said barrier to avoid your fare now is it?
#NickMeIDareYou
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Two
#BTPOSU
carriers… the older Vauxhall and newer Mercedes. Both excellent vehicles that serve the OSU well.
They will be out and about for the
@WestHam
vs
@SpursOfficial
game this evening. Which model do you prefer- and why?
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