"However, analysis of London's 80 victims since January 1, reveals 24 were killed as a result of domestic-related violence, compared to about 15 by November 11 last year. Campaigners described the Standard's findings as staggering and called for systemic changes to stop women falling through cracks in the system. Among the tragic death toll is 40-year-old Agne Druskienea, who was found stabbed to death at her home in Havering early on October 18."
"Police found Sarah Reynolds, 58, dead at an address on Towpath Way in Selhurst, Croydon in April. The same month, Hien Thi Vu, 45, died at the home she shared with her husband in New Cross Gate, Lewisham. Each woman was in a relationship with a man now facing a murder charge or, in Ms Kilonzi's case, is being sought by the Metropolitan Police. Some 99,805 domestic abuse offences were logged in the 12 months to October, according to the Met's monthly crime database."
"Enough is enough. It's time for change. It's time to end violence against women and girls."
Since January 1, London recorded 80 homicide victims, 24 killed through domestic-related violence, up from about 15 by November 11 last year. Campaigners called for systemic changes to prevent women falling through institutional cracks. Named victims include Agne Druskienea (stabbed in Havering on October 18), Sarah Reynolds (found dead in Selhurst in April), and Hien Thi Vu (died in New Cross Gate in April). Each woman was in a relationship with a man now facing a murder charge or being sought by police. The Metropolitan Police logged 99,805 domestic abuse offences in the 12 months to October, with a 14% monthly increase.
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