p strongThe shocking true story of one of Britain's most secretive, groundbreaking and successful police covert operationsstrong pp emBristol, 1979.em pp emA sexual predator roams the streets...em pp emYoung women are warned not to go out alone...em pp emEnter the Decoys.em pp em 65279 emFor several years, a prolific predator haunted the city of Bristol, UK. Avon and Somerset Police had tried all their usual tactics to catch the 'Clifton Rapist', and public pressure was mounting.ppIn 1979, a daring new plan was introduced - unlike anything previously attempted by a UK police force. A small group of young female officers - some aged just 18 - volunteered to put their lives on the line, walking the quiet residential roads late at night, acting as bait.ppDrawing on in-depth research and first-hand interviews with the women at the heart of the operation, emDecoy emis a dramatic retelling of one of the most groundbreaking agent provocateur stings in British history.p