Metropolitan Police Chief Warns of Millions of Men Threatening Women and Children in England and Wales
Sir Mark Rowley of the Metropolitan Police revealed that millions of men in England and Wales pose a threat to women and children, with up to four million perpetrators. He emphasized the need for a national strategy and more funding, calling for a multi-agency effort to tackle the issue. Rowley also highlighted the Met’s budget shortfall and the need for more resources.
Sir Mark Rowley, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, has revealed alarming statistics, indicating that millions of men in England and Wales pose a threat to women and children.
An upcoming study estimates up to four million male perpetrators of violence against women and children, with one in ten people being victims.
Rowley emphasized that the issue is beyond the capacity of the criminal justice system alone and requires a comprehensive national strategy and increased funding.
Discussing at the London policing board, Rowley referenced scandals involving officers like Wayne Couzens and David Carrick, whose crimes were missed by the Met.
He noted that 10% of 999 calls relate to domestic abuse, urging a significant multi-agency effort to address this problem.
Rowley also highlighted a budget shortfall and the need for more resources to effectively implement reforms.
An upcoming study estimates up to four million male perpetrators of violence against women and children, with one in ten people being victims.
Rowley emphasized that the issue is beyond the capacity of the criminal justice system alone and requires a comprehensive national strategy and increased funding.
Discussing at the London policing board, Rowley referenced scandals involving officers like Wayne Couzens and David Carrick, whose crimes were missed by the Met.
He noted that 10% of 999 calls relate to domestic abuse, urging a significant multi-agency effort to address this problem.
Rowley also highlighted a budget shortfall and the need for more resources to effectively implement reforms.
Comments
Chris O'Hare 232 days ago
4 million, I wonder to whom he's refering !
