Plea to show domestic violence the red card during World Cup
Greater Manchester Police saw a 43 per cent increase in calls reporting domestic abuse following England's defeat in 2010.
Full report: Warning about possible spike in violence
With just days until the World Cup kicks off - police are warning about the possible spike in violence that could be seen in homes across the region as tensions mount.
The parents of a young woman killed by her violent partner are backing the campaign.
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