One in five people arrested over 2024 riots have since been reported for domestic abuse
A significant number of individuals arrested during the 2024 riots have been reported for domestic abuse since their arrests. Police data indicates that 21% of the 949 people detained in England and Northern Ireland faced accusations of intimate partner violence. The findings highlight a concerning trend linking participation in the riots to subsequent domestic violence incidents.
- ▪One in five people arrested during the 2024 riots has been reported for domestic abuse since their arrest.
- ▪The data shows that 21% of the 949 individuals detained were later accused of violence against intimate partners.
- ▪In some areas, such as Cumbria, the rate of reported domestic abuse among arrested individuals was as high as 54%.
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Riot police hold back protesters after disorder broke out in Southport, England, on 30 July 2024. Photograph: Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenRiot police hold back protesters after disorder broke out in Southport, England, on 30 July 2024. Photograph: Getty ImagesCrimeOne in five people arrested over 2024 riots have since been reported for domestic abuseExclusive: Police data shows 21% of the 949 people detained in England and Northern Ireland were later accused of violence against intimate partnerNic Murray and Rajeev SyalTue 26 May 2026 10.00 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 10.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleOne out of every five people arrested after their participation in the 2024 summer riots has since been reported to the police for domestic abuse, the Guardian can…
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