New research by Paisley academics has unlocked the secrets of those living with domestic abuse during lockdown.
The study, carried out by boffins from the University of the West of Scotland, found that pets were often used as a tool for coercive control and abuse during the pandemic.
A major research project into the impact of the Coronavirus lockdown on those living with domestic abuse was launched by the university after it became clear that concerns for those living with an abuser were heightened during isolation.
