Rise in suicides linked to domestic abuse in England and Wales
Official figures reveal a significant increase in suicides among victims of domestic abuse in England and Wales.In the year to March 2025, 150 suspected suicides were recorded, up from 98 in the previous 12 months, according to data from the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC).The rise is partly attributed to improved awareness and changes in reporting practices, including a new requirement for officers to check for a history of domestic abuse at scenes of suicides and unexpected deaths.The Domestic Homicide Project reported 347 deaths linked to domestic abuse in the same period, including 80 intimate partner homicides.Women accounted for 73%... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Apr 2026 05:32 LONDON
