Northamptonshire Police campaign to show domestic abuse the red card

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A campaign against domestic violence has been launched by Northamptonshire Police to coincide with the World Cup.

Supported by Northamptonshire Against Domestic Abuse (NADA) and the Community Safety Partnership, the police are sending a clear message: Domestic abuse is being shown the red card.

Detective Chief Inspector Steve Lingley, head of the Protecting Vulnerable Persons Unit, said "There is evidence that the threat of domestic violence increases with major football tournaments. Football doesn't cause domestic abuse, but linked to increased alcohol consumption and the emotion sporting events bring it can impact upon some relationships."

Leaflets have been distributed to promote the campaign, they can be found in local outlets such as hospitals, colleges, pubs and police stations.

In addition to this, advertisements will be aired on Heart FM throughout the football tournament.

Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner Adam Simmonds is backing the campaign. He said "One of my main priorities is to cut violent crime by at least 40%, and this can only happen if victims have the confidence to come forward to report crimes and seek justice.

"It is essential that we address domestic abuse effectively and we need people to feel confident in reporting it in order to do that."

By Tom Hornbuckle