Sharp rise in sex offences and gun crime

RAPE, serious sex offences and gun crime have jumped in the first half of this year, official statistics show.

Sharp rise in sex offences and gun crime

But overall, serious crime, murder and serious assaults have fallen.

The figures come as independent legal experts yesterday cast doubt on the accuracy of the statistics.

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