Mounting fear and anxiety over number of attacks on women

Sligo Rape Crisis Centre CEO David Madden said when people then hear of assaults in other parts of the country, it further adds to the fear. File Picture.

The head of Sligo Rape Crisis Centre has said there is mounting fear and anxiety in the town at the threat of assaults and sexual violence, and he has urged people affected to speak up and seek help and justice.

SRCC CEO David Madden was speaking ahead of a protest in the town on Saturday afternoon against ‘sexual violence and rape culture’.