Reports of violence towards women increases

That's the message from Victim Support - which says the increase is down to more women bravely coming forward and reporting incidents.

 

Although cases in England and Wales have seen a six percent decrease on last year's statistics - there has been a 12 per cent upsurge on the three year average.

 

Paula Gelling from the charity says they're on hand to offer support and help people plan their next step: