Article 6YB0F Most women in England and Wales have seen abusive male behaviour in past year, poll finds

Most women in England and Wales have seen abusive male behaviour in past year, poll finds

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Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondent
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Survey reveals 69% of women have seen or experienced sexual harassment, domestic abuse, violence, stalking or other offences

A majority of women have direct experience of violence or harassment, or know someone who has suffered it, in the last year, a poll has found.

The poll finds little faith in the police or government to stem the tide of male violence, and most believe the problem has got worse.

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