Prosecutors in England and Wales expect rise in domestic abuse during World Cup
CPS urges victims to go to police, saying they will be taken seriously and it ‘won’t hesitate’ to bring abusers to justice Prosecutors in England and Wales are expecting incidents of domestic abuse to increase during the men’s World Cup, and have urged victims to come forward, saying those responsible “will be held accountable”. “We often see more domestic abuse cases around major football tournaments like these,” the CPS national stalking lead, Olivia Rose, said. “The point that we want to get
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Women’s Aid has launched an awareness campaign, The Other Kick Off, signifying when an abuser is likely to come home from a match. Photograph: Ian Greenland/Woman's Aid/PAView image in fullscreenWomen’s Aid has launched an awareness campaign, The Other Kick Off, signifying when an abuser is likely to come home from a match. Photograph: Ian Greenland/Woman's Aid/PADomestic violenceProsecutors in England and Wales expect rise in domestic abuse during World CupCPS urges victims to go to police, saying they will be taken seriously and it ‘won’t hesitate’ to bring abusers to justiceHannah Al-OthmanSat 27 Jun 2026 01.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 27 Jun 2026 01.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleProsecutors in England and Wales are expecting incidents of domestic abuse to increase during the…
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