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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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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