Officers carried out increased activity to target domestic abuse in Dundee

Over the last three weeks, officers in Dundee carried out increased activity to focus on incidents of domestic abuse and target perpetrators across the city.

The aim continues to be to reduce and prevent violent offending, apprehend those responsible, as well as providing support to victims.

As part of activity over the weeks officers visited victims and apprehended 43 perpetrators.

Detective Sergeant Stephen Gray of the Domestic Abuse Investigation Unit said :

"Over the course of the last three weeks officers undertook duties to ensure the safety and wellbeing of victims of domestic abuse.

"This involved carrying our bail checks at addresses across Dundee to track down offenders who have outstanding warrants along with gathering evidence for ongoing domestic abuse investigations.

"I am pleased that these weeks provided positive results and those involved will now be dealt with by the Court.

"Victims do not need to go through this alone, help is available to those who are suffering.  We continue to work alongside partner agencies to ensure that victims receive the support they need.

"Domestic abuse is not acceptable and people should not have to live with it.

"If you, or someone you know, is suffering from domestic abuse I would encourage you to contact either ourselves of one of the local domestic abuse organisations. To speak to one of our specially trained domestic abuse officers, call Police Scotland on 101."