7NEWS Australia published this video item, entitled “Alarming surge in family violence in Victoria during the pandemic | 7NEWS” – below is their description.
One in five crimes committed in Victoria in the 12 months to March 31 was family violence related. It’s a combination of breaches of family violence orders – up more than 18% – and family violence linked assaults up almost 6%. Also on the rise during the pandemic, illicit drug use and possession charges. But overall crime across Victoria is down slightly.
Victoria’s Deputy Police Commissioner Rick Nugent with an update on the latest crime statistics.
7NEWS Australia YouTube Channel
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