The boss at Newcastle Women's Aid has warned people at risk of domestic abuse to turn off secret mobile phones ahead of the first nationwide test of a new emergency alert system this weekend.
Elaine Langshaw said that many domestic violence victims kept a hidden pay-as-you go mobile phone to help them access help in an emergency, but there are fears that the test, which takes place at 3pm on Sunday, April 23, could give away the location of secret devices.
The charity, which offers support and advice to women who are abused by their partners, has set up a page on its website advising how to switch off the alert so the alarm will not be audible.
