Concerns over ‘gaps’ in police support for stalking victims in England and Wales

Campaigners say system remains postcode lottery' after NPCC report finds varying levels of provision across forces

Survivors of stalking, campaigners for women's safety and heads of law enforcement have raised concerns over continuing failings by police in England and Wales to tackle perpetrators and protect victims.

They warn that while some forces are doing innovative work on stalking, others are not improving quickly enough, leading to a patchwork" service and victims facing a postcode lottery".