Merseyside Police and Sefton Council have reiterated their commitment to keeping all residents safe during the Coronavirus pandemic. As households follow the national isolation guidelines at this time vulnerable people in our communities may be concerned about the prospect of remaining at home, particularly victims of domestic abuse. The emergency 999 system allows for people who are not free to speak to either make a noise or press 55. This alerts the operator to the fact that you need help, and they can then connect to the police. Detective Superintendent Sue Coombs, from Protecting Vulnerable People, said: “There is no … Continue reading Merseyside Police offer ‘silent solution’ for domestic abuse victims during COVID19 outbreak