Domestic abuse killings double during lockdown as 14 women and two children lose lives - this is heartbreaking
DOMESTIC abuse killings have doubled during the coronavirus lockdown following the deaths of 16 people, an MP report revealed.
Just days after the lockdown was introduced on March 23, a mum and daughter were knifed to death before the body of a dad was found in a house fire in Hemel Hempstead.Gary Walker, 57, died in the fire, with his wife Caroline, 50, and 24-year-old daughter, Katie, died from stab wounds on Sunday, March 29.On the same day, a dad shot his wife and two young daughters at their Sussex home before turning the gun on himself.
The emotional, physical and social scars from domestic abuse can last a lifetime. If we don't act to tackle it now, we will feel the consequences of rising abuse during the coronavirus crisis for many years to come.In its report, the committee said the UK - like countries around the world - had seen a rise in domestic abuse since the lockdown restrictions came into effect last month.
The committee said the plan should include access to information and support, prevention and outreach, housing support and refuge accommodation, as well as a "strong criminal justice response".
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