The nationwide lockdown in the UK brings a “heightened risk” for victims of domestic abuse, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said Thursday.
“We’re acutely aware of the heightened risk of domestic abuse that comes with people being asked to stay in their homes,” Khan said in a video message shared on Twitter.
“This is an exceptionally anxious time for those for whom home is a place of danger, not a place of safety,” he added.
The Metropolitan Police is working alongside specialist organizations to ensure that help is available to those in need, Khan said.
“At City Hall, we’re working closely with the Met police and with specialist organizations supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse to make sure that the help you need is available, whether that’s a quick police response, someone to help you to cope and recover, or a safe place to stay,” the mayor said.
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