Reported incidents of stalking and harrassment have doubled in a year

There was a 114% increase in the number of reported incidents of stalking, harassment and threats in the Cork City Garda Division over the last year.

The number of recorded incidents of stalking, harassment and threats have more than doubled in a year, new garda figures show.

The news comes as a major national survey is launched to gather for the first time detailed information on stalking and harassment experiences in Ireland.