A new police report revealing a rise in the number of domestic abuse incidents in Stirling last year is reflective of a rise in demand for support, according to a local charity.
Stirling and District Women’s Aid – which works with those who have experienced domestic abuse across all ages – has seen a surge in calls for help over the past year, with the loosening of the Covid lockdown bringing more incidents into light.
It follows a recent report from cops in Forth Valley which showed an increase in the number of incidents reported from April 1 to December 31 last year.
