Maroon 5 bassist Mickey Madden is ‘taking leave of absence’ after being arrested on domestic violence charges in LA: ‘I do not want to be a distraction’ The 41-year-old musician was arrested on Saturday, June 27 for alleged domestic violence in Los Angeles He said: ‘I have some things that I need to deal with … Read more
Family of pharmacist, 34, who was murdered by her gay husband so he could start new life in Australia with his lover say people must open their eyes to domestic abuse Jessica Patel’s was strangled at her home in 2018 by her husband Mitesh Husband Mitesh staged a break-in and claimed intruder murdered his wife … Read more
Former Kasabian singer Tom Meighan is set to appear in court on Tuesday accused of assaulting a girlfriend, hours after stepping down from the band. The 39-year old’s abrupt departure from the group he helped form as a teenager was confirmed in a public statement released by his band-mates on Monday. He will now face magistrates … Read more
The smallest survivor: Tiny Tasmanian pygmy possum rescued from clutches of a domestic cat as wildlife carer begs people not to leave their pets out at night The pygmy possum was rescued by Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary in Tasmania She was about to go into torpor, a form of hibernation, when she was rescued Her carer … Read more
The Duchess of Cornwall has said listening to the ‘horrific’ stories of domestic abuse survivors motivated her to help tackle the ‘taboo’ around discussing the issue. In a virtual summit for the Women Of The World (Wow) online festival, Camilla, 72, said she wanted to ‘lift the shroud of silence’. Camilla said she knew of … Read more
Lockdown has created a domestic abuse timebomb, the Duchess of Cornwall has warned. In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail, Camilla stressed that ‘no one knows what goes on behind anyone’s front door’ and said she feared the true extent of the problem would be ‘pretty horrific’. Campaigners said from the moment lockdown measures were … Read more
Shoppers praise Tesco as ‘discreet and clever’ as they spot the supermarket has included a domestic violence helpline on its receipts after a surge in abuse cases during lockdown Tesco is sharing the number for the Domestic Abuse helpline on its receipts Been praised on Twitter as ‘brilliant initiative’ to help victims discreetly It comes as … Read more
President Donald Trump has demanded that Seattle officials immediately regain control of a six-block zone and police station that have been taken over by armed George Floyd protesters who are demanding the the city’s police department and courts be dissolved. ‘Radical Left Governor [of Washington, Jay Inslee] and the Mayor of Seattle are being taunted and … Read more
A police officer is facing disciplinary action over ‘misconduct’, but will keep his job, after a mother was wrongly told that her Peaky Blinders actor partner had never been reported for domestic abuse – weeks before he battered her. Hairdresser Lyndsey Yarwood had made enquiries into her partner’s past using Clare’s Law but a member … Read more
Domestic abuse victims could get paid leave from work under Government scheme to crack down on the crime Victims of domestic abuse could get paid leave under a Government crackdown This would help them maintain economic independence while escaping partners The regulations would allow victims to seek professional help, move house, etc. By Ian Drury Home … Read more