Almost 2,000 arrests in NI since non-fatal strangulation became a specific offence

It’s been revealed almost 2,000 arrests have been made for non-fatal strangulation in Northern Ireland since it became a specific criminal offence two years ago.

Police figures show over 10 per cent of reporting domestic abuse victims have experienced it.

Detective Superintendent Lindsay Fisher says the crime has a huge impact on victims………………

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