ONLINE SAFETY: Women under 25 most likely to be abused

Sixty percent of women who experience “severe” domestic violence are under the age of 25. This group is most vulnerable to online abuse.

“For those that experience severe abuse, 60% of those were under the age of 25, and we’re talking about severe abuse,” director of Women’s Aid, Margaret Martin, said yesterday.

“That younger age group is more vulnerable, in terms of digital abuse, because they’re the biggest users of digital. They’re the early adopters.