Violence against women and girls is endemic, systemic and a threat to society on the same scale as terrorism. Say The Met Police.
More than one million such crimes were reported in just a year – 20 per cent of all recorded crime. One in every 12 women will be a victim of violence. One in every six murders are a result of domestic abuse. A staggering one in 20 people – more than two million of them – will be perpetrators of violence against women and girls in their lives.
The Met spokeperson said:
“In recent weeks we’ve seen numerous examples of men who have targeted women in the most horrific ways. These are not isolated cases and they continue to give us ever more grave cause for concern.”
