Meridian Domestic Violence

A white flag was raised at Portsmouth Guildhall to mark White Ribbon day, a global initiative to end male violence against women

55-year-old Darren Waring doused his former partner's teenage son in petrol, at an address in Park Gate, before setting the lounge on fire in December.

Sussex Police is increasing its engagement with high-risk victims and perpetrators as statistics show domestic violence increases over the Christmas period.