Tuesday 1 December 2009

National Rape Awareness Week Launched in Manchester


Greater Manchester Police launched Rape Awareness Week on Monday, with the aim to prevent sexual assault crimes over the Christmas period.

Students can often be at risk of sexual attacks, especially when making their way home after a night of heavy drinking. Police will be patrolling bars and clubs in popular student areas, including Fallowfield, in the coming weeks, as part of Operation Glaven.They want it to be made clear that they are not there to spoil student's fun, but to ensure their safety during this busy festive time of year.

I spoke exclusively to Detective Sergeant Sarah-Jane Speakman of the Metropolitan Division, and PC Mike Seddon, on the issue of rape awareness, ahead of the campaign launch on Monday. I also went out onto Oxford Road to speak to some students about their own safety on the streets at night. For more information click here.

To listen to the interviews and vox pops click the link below.

https://fusefm.co.uk/news/gmp-take-lead-national-rape-awareness-week

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