Police up patrols on trains between Hereford and Worcester

British Transport Police said the incidents included "youth-related trespass, antisocial behaviour and non-compliance of Covid-19 restrictions".

British Transport Police says officers will be increasing their presence between Hereford train station, pictured, and Worcester. Picture: Rob Davies

In England, people using public transport must wear a face covering, unless medically exempt, and in "substantially enclosed areas of transport hubs".

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Anyone not doing so will be breaking the law, and could be fined – the same as when face coverings are not worn in shops.

Worcester Foregate Street station, where British Transport Police will also be upping patrols after the incidents

As a result, officers working in Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire said they would increase presence at stations and trains between Hereford and Worcester.

They added one person had been arrested on Wednesday night for being drunk and disorderly.