A gang wearing balaclavas robbed my family member on London's underground in Central London at 2 pm on a crowded carriage!

Shockingly... when we spoke to the station staff they said this theft was not an isolated incident. There are daily accounts of crimes committed by an organised group of balaclava-clad criminals.

Without visible faces, these thugs continue without fear of consequence because even video footage of the attacks is useless if they are wearing a balaclava.

Balaclavas are only worn in public spaces for criminal activity and if more gangs start wearing them it will become nothing short of an epidemic that plagues our transit systems and endangers innocent lives every day.

I propose the immediate ban of the wearing of balaclavas on public transport and in stations. This will allow for easier identification in the case of potential crime.

Our plea is grounded in the basic premise of maintaining safety and security in our community. Countless victims who have lost their sense of safety, belongings, and peace of mind to these masked thugs.

Let's ensure that no more individuals have to suffer like my own family member did. Our public transport has no police presence so the least we can have is a ban on balaclavas!

Please share this on socials and with anyone who wants to feel safe on our public transport!