Cheshire Police are urging people to report domestic abuse incidents over the festive period.
Officers say incidents rise as Christmas celebrations end in alcohol-fuelled violence. There were 450 incidents of domestic abuse over the festive period in Cheshire in 2012.
Assistant Chief Constable Ruth Purdie said: “We are urging men and women to Speak Out this Christmas and end their fear.
“No one should live in fear of violence in their own home. On average, two women a week in England and Wales are killed by a violent partner or ex-partner. These deaths constitute nearly 40% of all female murder victims.
“Cheshire Police take domestic abuse very seriously, if you want to get out of an abusive relationship we want you to call us we can help you break the cycle of domestic abuse.
“This Christmas think about your children and the impact the violence may be having on them give them a Christmas they will never forgot – one free from violence – Speak Out now call us on the new police contact number 101 or 999 if you are in immediate danger.”
People can pass on information on domestic violence by filling in a form on-line at http://www.cheshire.police.uk/ or call the domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247.
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