Incidents of violence at health centres and GP surgeries have almost doubled in five years, according to figures. Public order offences including threatening behaviour have also increased and incidents of
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Almost a quarter of women have been a victim of stalking behaviour, according to research. The survey also found that more than two-thirds (68%) of men and women who were
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BBC presenter Louise Minchin said she hoped the jailing of an ex-soldier who stalked her and her teenage daughter “sends a clear message” to people who send threats online. Carl
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A new Police Scotland campaign aiming to prevent sexual crime is urging men not to be “that guy”. The campaign features a social media advert calling on men to change
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Police officers carrying out domestic abuse are being “protected and not brought to justice”, campaigners have claimed. The legal charity the Centre for Women’s Justice (CWJ) has made a super-complaint
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A “cunning and sinister” stalker who sent threatening messages to his victims throughout his trial has been jailed for six years, police said. “Resentful” Afzal Miah tormented his targets, including
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The first stalking prevention order is thought to have been handed down by the courts within hours of new rules coming into force. The order was issued at Brighton Magistrates’
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The brother of Simple Minds singer Jim Kerr has been jailed after he was convicted of stalking two fans of the band. Paul Kerr’s trial heard that he threatened to
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Victims of stalking, harassment, child sexual abuse and other sex crimes will be able to appeal against the sentence given to their perpetrators if they think it is too lenient.
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The brother of Simple Minds singer Jim Kerr has been found guilty of stalking two “superfans” of the band. Paul Kerr threatened to murder John Fagan and drag his wife
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