Broken windows at Hanley Bus Station boarded up after damage
Several windows at Hanley Bus Station were left smashed yesterday, prompting concerns for the safety and appearance of passengers using the busy transport hub.
The damage was visible at the bus station during Friday, September 4, with broken glass and exposed windows causing concern for those passing through the area. The affected windows have since been boarded up properly, with the area made safe.
At present, no confirmed details have emerged regarding exactly how the windows were broken, and there has been no confirmed information to suggest that a specific crime took place. There has been local speculation that the damage may be connected to people who regularly sleep rough or use drugs in and around the station, but this has not been confirmed and should not be treated as the cause.
The condition of parts of Hanley town centre and the issue of anti-social behaviour around the bus station have previously been identified as concerns by Staffordshire Police. Officers say they are working with rough-sleeping and support services in the area, while increased patrols have also been carried out at Hanley town-centre hotspots.
