A man has died in a Staffordshire village on Christmas Day following a report of a man in his 30s in cardiac arrest. A woman was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder, according to Staffordshire Police. Authorities say officers were called to Elm Road in Norton Canes at about 03:25 GMT on the day in question. Despite medical efforts, the man died shortly afterwards.
A post-mortem examination has been slated to occur on Boxing Day morning. Meanwhile, the 33-year-old woman from Cannock is being questioned by police. The man’s next of kin have already been informed. Authorities have announced that the address will remain a crime scene for several days, as an increased number of neighbourhood officers are marshalled on the site to provide evidence as well as boost neighbouring residents’ security.
This comes following a recent statement by the UK Home Secretary Priti Patel proposing new measures to deliver effective protection to victims of domestic abuse for a period of two years. It will include measures for victims such as the establishment of a national refuge replacement fund, and the prioritisation of housing support to those fleeing abuse. Concerns have been raised about the increasing levels of domestic abuse, following the UK’s first lockdown period in March 2020.
It is important to note that domestic violence takes on many forms, including physical harm, torture, sexual violence, psychological harm, and financial or economic harm. Domestic abuse is viewed by the United Nations (UN) as a human rights violation, which disproportionately affects women, children, and persons with disabilities. In recognition of the effect of domestic violence worldwide, the UN has marked every 25th of November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
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