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Violent crimes against parents by children up 60% since 2015, shows London data

Exclusive: Met figures thought to reflect national picture with Covid, poverty and more people seeking help possible factors

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025

‘My child would use anything as a weapon’: the parents who live in fear of their offspring

Erin had knives thrown at her, Dolly was kicked, Tim was punched … and all of this violence came from their own children. Why does the outside world ignore such attacks – or even blame the victims?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2025

‘You had better be careful in your bed tonight’: shock rise in women killed by their sons

Violence by children against parents and grandparents is Britain’s hidden abuse, often misunderstood or ignored – until too late. Pioneering research aims to bring it into the open

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2023