Humberside Police sees big rise in domestic abuse reports since first lockdown

The force says the figures are only getting worse

Police
Author: Aaron RenfreePublished 23rd Nov 2020

From April to June calls doubled and then from July to September, they shot up by 60%

Police and Crime Commissioner Keith Hunter says the pandemic is making things even worse.

He fears victims feel they can't leave their homes because of the lockdown and are now trapped with their abusers.

He says they can come out to find support.