Delivery drivers working through coronavirus lockdown asked to help spot domestic abuse

dailystar.co.uk:

Carers, postal workers and even delivery drivers are becoming the front line of defence against domestic violence as the coronavirus pandemic continues to change every part of our lives.

After just three days of people being confined to their homes to slow the spread of the virus, police sources say there has been a spike in domestic violence.

But, said Detective Chief Inspector Dan St Quintin of Cumbria Constabulary, domestic abuse victims are now “more hidden” due to social distancing.

He told the Westmorland Gazette: “In the coming weeks and months we ask for everyone to look out for each other as much as possible." He added: “We would also like to extend this plea to those such as postal workers, delivery drivers, food delivery