Ten arrested in domestic violence blitz

OFFICERS from Grampian Police have arrested ten people following raids on homes across Aberdeen as part of a two-day crackdown on domestic violence.

A force spokesman said yesterday that the ten people – both men and women – had been taken into custody at various addresses across the city.

During the offensive, codenamed Operation Maple, a further nine people were detained on apprehension warrants in connection with a variety of other offences.

Sergeant Moyra Clark, from the force’s Domestic Abuse Unit in Aberdeen, said: “Our message throughout Operation Maple has been that violence, whatever form it may take, is unacceptable within our communities.

“The people of Aberdeen can rest assured that Grampian Police will continue to take a tough stance on violent offenders. The action we have taken over the last couple of days is not only about bringing offenders to justice, but also about empowering victims to come forward.”

She added: “It can be difficult for anyone who has fallen victim to domestic abuse to seek help, and statistics show that on average 35 incidents of domestic abuse occur before a victim will report anything to the police.

“There are a variety of reasons why this may be but we want to encourage people to take that first step by contacting police.”