Author: Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondent

Police chiefs have issued a stark warning, citing an alarming statistic that two million women fall victim to violence at the hands of men each year, labeling it a “national emergency”. The crimes, ranging from stalking to domestic violence, affect one in 12 women in England and Wales, with recorded offenses increasing by 37% in the past five years. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) released the first national analysis of violence against women and girls (VAWG) on Tuesday, highlighting the scale of the issue and calling for urgent action. Young men are being radicalized online by influencers, prompting calls…