'No excuse' - Northumbria Police issue domestic violence message as summer sees cases rise
Northumbria Police have issued a domestic abuse warning as summer gets into full swing.
‘There’s no excuse for domestic abuse’ – that’s the message from Northumbria Police officers as the summer season gets underway.
Whether that is support after a report of domestic abuse through the police and criminal justice process, or advice if anyone is worried that they’re in an abusive relationship, to checks police can make before a relationship even starts – there are lots of options available.
Chief Inspector Andy Stephenson, who is the Domestic Abuse Lead for Northumbria Police, said: “It’s not uncommon that we see an increase in reports of domestic abuse at times when people may be drinking more alcohol, due to the warmer weather, or if their dynamics at home change.
“But we want to make it clear that no matter the circumstances, and regardless of the time of year, there is no excuse for this type of behaviour – and it won’t be tolerated.”
People can contact Northumbria Police by sending a private message on social media, visiting the live website chat or by completing a report form: Report domestic abuse | Northumbria Police