Charity's annual report shows 32 per cent increase in victim referrals

A local charity's annual report which helps victims of crime and abuse has shown an increase in referrals.

From April 1 2023 to March 31 2024, 534 people were referred to Victim Support IOM.

That's shown a 32 per cent increase in referrals and half of those were domestic abuse victims.

Victim Support's Lorna Trevethan spoke to 3FM about what else the report highlighted:

To view the charity's annual report, click the link here.