'Reclaim the Night' march to take place in Plymouth this evening

A ‘reclaim the night’ march will take place in Plymouth later to call for an end to violence against women and girls. It follows a rise in incidents - particularly involving domestic violence.

The march is being organised by the Trevi, a women and children's charity which is based in the city. The event gets underway with banner making at the Plymouth Arts University at 4.45pm. The walk itself will commence from Tavistock Place at 6.15pm.

Trevi's Community Fundraiser, Mel Sevieri, says:

'Plymouth has worked tirelessly over the past few years to create significant changes for our women; however, with VAWG crimes still being a major issue, with cases on the rise in our city, we are anxious to see even more change. With Reclaim the Night, a global brand that many people already know, we will stand together, support survivors, and reclaim our nights together in the hope that we will be closer to seeing a city with a brighter and safer future where everyone can live without fear. Come be a part of the movement and make your voice count!'

The University of Plymouth Student Union and Arts University Plymouth are supporting the event.