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"Stray hands, lewd words" - work during Cheltenham Festival

More police patrol the streets during Cheltenham Festival to try to make women feel safe during the 2023 four-day event.

Around 280,000 people attended the races, with hundreds heading to local bars afterwards.

Some women have told the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ they are reluctant to work during the event because they fear being propositioned or sexually harassed.

Produced by Francesca Osborne and Esme Ashcroft

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3 minutes