There has been a large increase in the number of arrests related to domestic abuse in Greater Manchester in the space of a year.

Greater Manchester Police made more than 20,000 arrests in connection with physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, and financial abuse crimes, plus stalking, harassment, and honour-based violence in the year up to June 2022.

The latest data is a rise of 66.2 per cent compared to the year before.

The force has also seen a 46.8 per cent leap in the number of people being charged and remanded in the last 12 months with 3,270 people being taken to court to face justice.

And GMP has increased the amount of domestic violence protection notices (DVPN) by 43.6 per cent and enforced 34.6 per cent more domestic violence protection orders (DVPO) in the last year.

A DVPN is the initial notice of emergency protection issued by a police force.

They can be given to anyone over 18 who police believe has been violent or threatening where a victim requires protection.

These can be issued even if a victim disagrees and they can place conditions on a perpetrator such as preventing them from entering a property.

A DVPN must come before a magistrates within 48 hours of being made by police and if the court agree the conditions can remain in place in the form of a DVPO from 14 to 28 day.

Last February, it emerged the council would be given £7,000 to combat domestic violence.

And earlier this year residents of the town were urged to have their say on domestic abuse services.

Detective Superintendent Neil Jones, GMP’s lead for domestic abuse, said: “Over the past year, Greater Manchester Police has witnessed a remarkable transformation in our response to Domestic Abuse.

“With unwavering determination, we stand beside the 20,000 victims affected by domestic violence and related offences.

"By embracing domestic violence protection notices and orders, we offer immediate refuge and respite to those in need.

“As part of our commitment to relentlessly pursue offenders, we’ve increased arrests by a staggering 66.2 per cent and charges and remands by 46.8 per cent, ensuring justice prevails and the voices of victims are heard.

"By no means is this the end of our journey, and we will continue to do everything we can to tackle domestic abuse perpetrators and better support victims and survivors of domestic abuse."