A NATIONAL EMERGENCY
Daily Mirror UK|July 23, 2024
2 crimes of violence against women every minute
TOM PETTIFOR
A NATIONAL EMERGENCY

MORE than a million attacks against women and girls were recorded last year, a report by police chiefs has revealed.

Two crimes are being reported every minute on average after the number of incidents rocketed by 37% in four years, it said.

Deputy Chief Constable Maggie Blyth said: "Violence against women and girls is a national emergency."

This story is from the July 23, 2024 edition of Daily Mirror UK.

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