One in five people arrested over 2024 riots have since been reported for domestic abuse
Exclusive: Police data shows 21% of the 949 people detained in England and Northern Ireland were later accused of violence against intimate partner
TL;DR
- 21% of 949 people arrested in the 2024 summer riots have been reported for domestic abuse.
- Reported offenses include common assault, controlling and coercive behaviour, and threats to kill.
- Cumbria police reported the highest figure, with 54% of arrested individuals later reported for domestic abuse.
- This data comes from Freedom of Information requests to 21 police forces across England and Northern Ireland.
- The Guardian previously reported that two in five arrested rioters had prior domestic abuse report histories.
- A case in Manchester involved an individual arrested for riots who later subjected his partner to severe abuse, including knife attacks and strangulation.
- Women's Aid highlighted the irony of 'protect our women' placards at protests, while perpetrators were present in the crowds.
- The Home Office stated violence against women and girls is a national emergency and is implementing strategies to tackle domestic abuse perpetrators.