Police record massive increase in domestic abuse calls after England World Cup exit
Article published: Wednesday, July 7th 2010
Greater Manchester Police recorded 353 incidents of domestic abuse in the city following England’s World Cup defeat against Germany, making it the second highest recording of domestic abuse this year, after New Year’s Day.
Manchester City Council’s Lead Member on Women, Councillor Suzanne Richards, said: “The statistics show that major sporting events and the consumption of alcohol lead to a rise in incidents of domestic abuse. We have recognised this and worked jointly with the police and other authorities, the health service and voluntary groups across Greater Manchester.”
Agencies including Manchester City Council, the other nine AGMA councils, GMP, Greater Manchester Public Health Network, Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline and other voluntary organisations have collaborated in a campaign for domestic abuse awareness.
Independent Choices Chief Officer Sam Priestley added: “We were pleased to see such great public support and interest for the campaign so far, however the World Cup is not yet over and beyond this, as we know, domestic abuse is sadly widespread within our communities. It is encouraging so many people have come forward for support to the helpline and other agencies this month. The message across Greater Manchester is that local support is available and everyone has choices that can help to make positive change.”
For more information about those services available to help stop domestic abuse, visit:www.endthefear.co.uk. Those responsible can also get help to stop by contacting the Respect Phoneline: 0845 122 8609.
- Home Office statistics show the number of cases of domestic abuse rise by almost 30 per cent on England match days.
- A victim can suffer from 35 attacks before the abuse is reported to the police.
- In the UK on average two women per week are killed by a current or former male partner.
- Domestic abuse accounts for 15 per cent of all violent incidents.
- One in four women and one in six men will be a victim of domestic abuse in their lifetime with women at greater risk of repeat victimisation and serious injury.
- 89 per cent of those suffering four or more incidents are women.
- One incident of domestic violence is reported to the police every minute.
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