Scale of LGBT Domestic Violence in Manchester Revealed

Nearly 800 reports of domestic violence within Greater Manchester's LGBT community were recorded by police during the past 12 months.

In April 2017 Greater Manchester Police (GMP) became the first force in the UK to specifically record such cases of abuse, and they have now logged a total of 775 complaints.

GMP said officers have received specialist training on how to deal with victims.

Among those who have reported abuse was a mother who was dragged from her car by her partner. Her nose was broken and ribs fractured in the attack, police said. The offender was arrested and pleaded guilty to common assault.

Baroness Beverley Hughes, deputy mayor for policing, said:

"This reporting code is giving us a clearer picture of abuse, helping to break down barriers and encourage people to report it.

"Vitally, this also means that we can ensure the right services are in place to support victims of domestic abuse while continuing to work with LGBT people to raise awareness of domestic abuse and empower more people to take that first step to seek help and support."

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