Surge in Crimestoppers domestic abuse reports

Reports of domestic abuse sent to UK police forces by Crimestoppers have surged by nearly 50 per cent during the coronavirus lockdown.

The charity is urging people to come forward if they think anyone they know is a victim. Crimestoppers sent 120 domestic abuse reports to forces in the week beginning April 6, after restriction of movement rules came into force. This is an increase of 49.3 per cent from a previous average of 80.4 per week.