Greater Manchester Police have issued an important message to victims experiencing domestic or sexual abuse - as the number of arrests made by the force surged.
New data has revealed that in the 12 months to March 2023, officers made 19,588 arrests in connection with domestic abuse - a 79% increase on the previous year. The number of arrests which resulted in a charge or summons also increased by 32%.
In the same period, 3,050 arrests were made in connection with rape and sexual offences - a 33% increase. Charges and summons also increased by 24%. The force say they have also increased the use of Domestic Violence Protection Notices (DVPNs) over three quarters in the last 12 months.
