00:00There has been a sharp rise in the number of domestic abuse victims taking their own lives.
00:06This comes according to recent police data. Around 150 people are believed to have died in
00:12this manner in the year to March, compared with fewer than 100 the year before. Officers say
00:19improved awareness and new reporting rules are likely behind the increase. The figures also
00:25highlight growing concern about younger victims, including teenagers, and the possible influence
00:30of harmful online content. Most victims were women, and many suspects were already known
00:36to police. The findings are prompting renewed calls for earlier support and stronger intervention.
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