Eleven arrests in domestic violence crackdown

Thames Valley Police searched properties across Buckinghamshire on Thursday and Friday

Eleven people have been arrested following two days of police action to clamp down on domestic abuse.

Thames Valley Police (TVP) said it detained and questioned people across Buckinghamshire, including those wanted for domestic violence or threats, controlling and coercive behaviour, emotional abuse and breaching bail conditions.

Ch Insp Christopher Jones said: "We want victims to know they are not alone, and we will do everything we can to support them and bring offenders to justice."

The force appealed for anyone who was a victim, or for anyone worried about someone, to get in touch.

The force said it was committed to tackling domestic violence

TVP said, starting at 07:00 BST on both Thursday and Friday, it visited addresses across the county.

Assistant Chief Constable Olly Wright said: "Domestic abuse in all its forms is horrific, and it's sadly so very common.

"Aside from the immediate harm that it causes victims – the vast majority of whom are women – its harmful impact ripples far wider, with entire families' quality of life taken away.

"The adverse impact on children witnessing a parent being abused must never be under-estimated.

"I was really heartened by the determined teamwork I saw in Buckinghamshire, with hard-working police officers and staff working so well together to fight crime and serve victims.

"Abuse often continues behind closed doors for years, and we need to take every opportunity to break the cycle."

Assistant Chief Constable Olly Wright (left) attended community engagement events to encourage people to speak out against domestic violence