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Increase in domestic violence after World Cup

anon@indymedia.org (Jen Claptrap) | 14.07.2010 10:24

'Police record massive increase in domestic abuse calls after England World Cup exit'

An article from The Mule about the increase in violence after the world cup. Large sporting events increase the amount and level of violence in homes, and especially against women.

"Greater Manchester Police recorded 353 incidents of domestic abuse in the city following England's World Cup defeat against Germany, making it the second highest recording of domestic abuse this year, after New Year's Day."

The White Ribbon Campaign is a ampaign of men speaking out about male violence against women, find out more at http://www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk/

 


anon@indymedia.org (Jen Claptrap)
- Original article on IMC Northern England: http://northern.indymedia.org/other_medias/835