Cumbria's football community gives domestic abuse the red card

• Lookaround report by Kate Walby

Police in Cumbria have teamed up with Carlisle United and the Cumberland Football Association to try to raise awareness of domestic abuse.

The new campaign aims to send a message to men, women and children that domestic violence has to stop.

'United Against Abuse' uses the power of sport to spread the word.

"Domestic abuse effects people for the rest of their lives and people shouldn’t have to live like that" says Detective Inspector James Yallop.

“Every victim of domestic abuse needs to know our officers are here for them. In addition, there is so much support available to help keep people safe”.

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Football players are being encouraged by Cumberland FA to play wearing a red stripe on their face and has asked them to tweet pictures with the hashtag #UnitedAgainstAbuse.

Teams that take part will enter a competition to win a full strip for each player.

If you are worried about domestic abuse, or have been affected by the issues in tonight's Lookaround, you can get help and advice here:

• National Domestic Violence - 0808 2000 247

• Scotland’s Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage - 0800 027 1234

• Victim Support - 0808 168 9111

• National LGBT Domestic Abuse - 0800 999 5428

• Refuge - 0808 2000 247