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Reports of violence towards women increases

Reports that there has been an increase in the amount of violence towards women aren't all bad news.

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:

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