Soldiers deployed to New York subways to tackle crime

New York has deployed hundreds of National Guard troops to its subway network to tackle a boom in violent crime. In what is believed to be a first, 750 National Guard soldiers will assist the New York City Police Department in patrolling the subways and conducting bag checks. New York's Democratic governor Kathy Hochul also announced on Wednesday that 250 state troopers will be sent to help out too. While commuters have the right to refuse to have their bag checked by the guards, the officers can subsequently deny them access to the subway, Ms Hochul said. #NewYork #subway #nationalguard Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: Get the latest headlines: and are websit