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'Staggering' number of domestic abuse victims taking own lives: Report
- A report shows that 1,012 domestic abuse-related deaths occurred between April 1, 2020, and March 31, 2024, with 501 classified as domestic homicides and 354 as suspected victim suicides following domestic abuse.
- In 54% of domestic homicides, the perpetrator was known to the police, highlighting concerns about past behavior.
- Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe noted an increase in police investigations into fatalities following domestic abuse and emphasized the importance of proper investigation.
- The report emphasizes that previous contacts with agencies existed in 90% of cases involving coercive behavior, raising questions about missed homicides.
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'Vile' domestic abuser jailed as victim says she feels 'free'
A victim of domestic violence says she feels "free" after her abuser was jailed.
·United Kingdom
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Exclusive: Domestic abuse victim received messages in psychiatric hospital telling her to kill herself
Reporting of Ashleigh Inskip’s case comes as the National Police Chiefs’ Council said figures showed that the number of suicides following domestic abuse continue to be higher than killings in relationships.
·London, United Kingdom
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