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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Nic Murray and Rajeev Syal

One in five people arrested over 2024 riots have since been reported for domestic abuse

Riot police on the streets of Southport and rioters in balaclavas
Riot police hold back protesters after disorder broke out in Southport, England, on 30 July 2024. Photograph: Getty Images

One out of every five people arrested after their participation in the 2024 summer riots has since been reported to the police for domestic abuse, the Guardian can disclose.

Police data released under freedom of information (FoI) laws shows that 21% of 949 people arrested for taking part in the violent disorder have been reported for crimes associated with intimate partner violence since August 2024.

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