More than 250 people in Fife have been reported for domestic abuse offences in only two months.
Fife Constabulary released figures related to offences alleged to have been committed during a national domestic abuse campaign which ran from the beginning of December to the end of last month.
Superintendent Alex Duncan, who led the campaign in Fife, said: ”Our officers and partners continue to be focused on protecting victims, including any children living within an abusive environment, as well as arresting anyone who abuses their partner.
”What people forget is domestic abuse isn’t just a police problem, it’s everybody’s problem and we can all do something to help.
”It can be something as simple as supporting a friend or family member who you suspect of being a victim of domestic abuse or even speaking to a friend who you suspect may be an abuser. Every one of us can say no to domestic abuse.”
Fife has a dedicated domestic abuse court in Dunfermline.
The court, which was made permanent recently after a successful 12-month pilot, is designed to bring domestic abuse cases to trial swiftly and ensure a consistent approach to better protect victims.
Anyone experiencing domestic abuse or looking for help, support and guidance can contact free and confidential numbers including Women’s Aid on 0808 802 5555, the Scottish Domestic Abuse helpline on 0800 027 1234 or Fife Constabulary on 0845 600 5702.
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