Leanne Lucas is praised for speaking at a vigil which remembered female victims of male violence.
Women's charities have praised the yoga instructor who was seriously injured during this summer's Southport stabbings for being "so courageous" while recently speaking in public for the first time about her experiences.
Sandy Withe, who is involved with the Birkenhead-based Tomorrow's Women charity, described Ms Lucas's actions as "so brave and courageous". Since 2009, 74 women and girls have been killed in Merseyside, which has seen some of the highest rates of violence by men against women and girls in England.Sandy Withe , from the Tomorrow's Women charity, described Ms Lucas as "so brave and courageous"
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