1,000 domestic abuse reports made to gardaí every week last year

Over 1,000 domestic abuse reports were made every week last year to gardaí

Reports of domestic abuse have surged by 10% so far this year, as An Garda Síochána urged victims to come forward and report what it described as a “hidden crime”.

Marking Go Purple Day, an initiative led by An Garda Síochána, gardaí said more than 1,000 domestic abuse reports were made every week last year as the force reiterated its commitment to supporting victims nationwide.