link!Police say protecting people at risk of harm is a priority, with lockdown seeing an eight per cent rise in the number of reports of domestic abuse in Lanarkshire.The force revealed it remains committed to tackling domestic abuse and will continue to work with its partners to encourage anyone experiencing abuse to come forward.Lanarkshire’s divisional commander, Chief Superintendent Alan Waddell, insists domestic abuse is taken seriously and, despite Covid-19 restrictions, help and support remains available to anyone affected.He said: “There is no question that the ongoing public health crisis continues to influence the needs and behaviours of our communities, which has changed the demands on policing.“Although I always welcome.
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