16/05/2014

Domestic Abuse Levels Increase

The number of cases of domestic abuse continues to increase in Northern Ireland, according to newly released figures.

In the past year, more than 27,000 incidents were reported to the PSNI – with 12,720 domestic abuse crimes recorded in the same year, while it is being reported that seven murders with a known domestic abuse motivation were carried out.


The domestic abuse figures are the highest in 10 years, with one incident, on average, taking place every 19 minutes.

In response to the figures, Jonathan Craig MLA and Policing Board member, is quoted in the Belfast Telegraph as saying: "This means that there have been at least 69 victims of murder or manslaughter as a consequence of domestic abuse in Northern Ireland over the past 10 years. A very concerning figure."

(JP/IT)

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