Police in the Hillingdon Borough have conducted a day dedicated to stamping out offenders of domestic abuse.
The day took place on the 3rd of March in which police officers targeted 13 homes to detain outstanding offenders.
UK statistics show that at least one count of domestic abuse is reported to the police every minute and approximately two women are killed a week by a former or current male partner.
But the domestic violence action day also helped to highlight that both men and women of any age or ethnicity can be victims of abuse.
An anonymous source said, “I have been a victim of domestic violence on more than one occasion. It is relieving to see that the police are paying more attention to victims of domestic violence. Not everyone can defend themselves, we need to put an end to viciousness like this.”
Over the day, eight men were arrested on various accounts of assault and threatening behaviour. Residents in Hillingdon were supportive of the action day as police highlighted that it would help to make the borough a safer and happier place. It was important that the day showed that domestic violence is never acceptable.
Dean Taylor, 22, of Hazeldene Gardens said, “It’s vital that we stamp out crime like this to help make Hillingdon a safer place; it’s important to spread awareness. No one should ever have to put up with this sort of brutality. ”
Detective Inspector Stephen O’Connor, said: “This day of action demonstrates our long term commitment in bringing offenders to justice, and supporting and understanding every victim of domestic abuse irrespective of their age, gender or background. Ultimately our community deserves the highest level of victim care and operations like this are crucial in delivering this promise.
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