Police violence against women has gone on for many years, says former top judge

Brenda Hale practised as a barrister in the north of England before embarking on a judicial career. Picture: Supreme Court/PA

Violence against women and girls at the hands of police officers has gone on for many years, according to the former president of the UK's Supreme Court.

Brenda Hale described the killing of Sarah Everard – who was kidnapped, raped and murdered by a police officer – as an “awful, awful case”.