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News surrounding domestic abuse cases and investigations.

PCC secures £850k to tackle rise in domestic abuse in Herts

David Lloyd PCC

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Georgia Barrow

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Hertfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner has secured almost £850,000 in funding to tackle domestic abuse, after a sharp increase in the crime during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Man sentenced to three years in prison for breaking girlfriend's jaw

Matt Powell

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A victim of domestic abuse has written a candid letter to her ex-husband 14 years later.

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Police roll out domestic abuse safeguarding app across Herts

Georgia Barrow

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Welwyn Garden City police donated to the local food bank and women's refuge. 

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Food bank and women’s refuge supported in run-up to Christmas

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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A victim of domestic abuse claims WHBC failed to provide her with the support she needed. Picture: G

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Woman fleeing domestic violence ‘not supported’ into permanent Welwyn...

Charlotte Mclaughlin

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