Sadiq Khan speaks of ‘epidemic of violence against women and girls’
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said there was “an epidemic of violence against women and girls” in the UK, while speaking at a community meeting held following the death of
Read MoreMayor of London Sadiq Khan said there was “an epidemic of violence against women and girls” in the UK, while speaking at a community meeting held following the death of
Read MoreThe pandemic making teenagers “more vulnerable” has led to a disproportionate increase in the killing of young people by knives, a charity said. According to a report by the Office
Read MoreNorthern Ireland’s Health Minister has today launched two separate public consultations on whistleblowing and on violence and aggression in the workplace. Both consultations will seek views on how to better
Read MoreIncidents 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
Read MoreThe Metropolitan Police has placed more patrols on the streets of London after thousands of women reported feeling unsafe walking round at night. The force said it has received 3,272
Read MoreFor anyone aware of someone – a friend, a colleague, a family member – experiencing abuse and violence at home, one of the biggest questions is often why don’t they
Read MoreAn evil predator who battered and strangled a vulnerable woman in shrubbery after their paths crossed on a bus has been jailed for life. Valentin Lazar, 21, attacked 45-year-old Maria
Read MoreA serial abuser of women has been found guilty of fatally stabbing his girlfriend in the neck. “Self-obsessed” Taye Francis already had convictions for rape and violence when he killed
Read MoreA man who cut his mother’s head off, believing her to be the devil, has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order. Ernest Grusza (pictured, left), 41, cut 59-year-old Wiesslawa
Read MorePreventing violence against women and girls should be considered as much of a priority as counter-terrorism, a police watchdog has said. It came as a root-and-branch examination by Her Majesty’s
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