FLOATING Bridge staff will wear body cameras in an attempt to deter members of the public from abusing them.

Staff on the troubled Cowes to East Cowes crossing will join other council officers, including the civil enforcement team, in wearing the form of CCTV.

A council spokesperson said it was felt that "owing to the standard of behaviour of some members of the public, it might deter them from verbal abuse and act as a reminder to treat our staff with respect."

Staff currently work on the Floating Bridge 6, which has a chequered service history, being pulled out of service.

The vessel also has late night trips, finishing just after midnight, for those travelling between towns after a night out.

The cameras are units already owned by the council's commercial services department and no specific amount of money was required to provide them for the Floating Bridge team.

No date has yet been set for the roll out of the cameras to the staff.