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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Steven Morris

Concerns over ‘gaps’ in police support for stalking victims in England and Wales

Anna Friel
The actor Anna Friel was stalked by a man who turned up at her home and left her unwanted gifts over a period of almost three years. Photograph: Jabpromotions/Rex/Shutterstock

Survivors of stalking, campaigners for women’s safety and heads of law enforcement have raised concerns over continuing failings by police in England and Wales to tackle perpetrators and protect victims.

They warn that while some forces are doing innovative work on stalking, others are not improving quickly enough, leading to a “patchwork” service and victims facing a “postcode lottery”.

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