The Latest Breaking News from domestic violence

Thug footballer who headbutted Scotland star partner sparks fury as he's signed to new club

Paul Tansey, 37, was signed by Whitehill Welfare F.C. after he was dropped by rival East of Scotland team, Penicuik Athletic, following his conviction against Lisa Robertson.

Daily Record · Aug 11, 2022

Packing everything...And the kitchen sink! Women scale England's highest mountain with 13lb sinks chained to them

Friends Emma Woodhall, April Wilson and Zena Clark completed the six-hour hike in aid of domestic abuse charity Harbour, smashing their target of £300

Wales Online · Aug 10, 2022

Rabia Siddique's husband, WA doctor Anthony Jenner Bell, charged with domestic violence

A Fremantle magistrate lifts a suppression order against St John of God doctor Anthony Jenner Bell, who is accused of assaulting his wife, human rights lawyer Rabia Siddique.

ABC News · Aug 10, 2022

Darlings: New Bollywood film takes a strong stance on domestic violence

Reported rate of domestic violence has increased by 53 per cent over 18 years in India

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022

Head of Queensland police union says no widespread cultural problem in domestic violence response

Ian Leavers’ affidavit in response to inquiry says failings in responding to such incidents more likely caused by ‘workload pressures or inadequate training’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2022

South Australian Labor to return $125k donation from CFMEU after alleged vandalism of cars

The South Australian Labor Party will return a $125,000 donation from the construction union after several vehicles belonging to staff from Master Builders Association were allegedly vandalised, which the union has denied any involvement.

ABC News · Aug 8, 2022

Millions living in areas where police not trained in handling domestic violence

Only one force in England and Wales says all its officers have received the recommended training and nine forces have not trained any

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2022

UK chartered accountant told to pay ailing estranged wife Rs 43 lakh

MUMBAI: A UK chartered accountant has been ordered to pay Rs43 lakh as maintenance arrears to his ailing and bedridden estranged wife. The woman had filed a domestic violence complaint before the magistrate’s court.

The Times of India · Aug 7, 2022

NRL star 'almost died' from punching window after 'seeing ex performing oral sex on teammate'

A court heard how Michael Lichaa lost 2.5 pints of blood after he saw his then-girlfriend allegedly giving oral sex to a team-mate before he was charged with domestic violence offences

Daily Mirror · Aug 6, 2022

Family and domestic violence is the 'wicked social problem' a university course is aiming to address

For years Grace was in denial about her husband's abuse, and experts say that's understandable given the lack of training many first responders have in dealing with the complex issue.

ABC News · Aug 5, 2022