20 arrests made as part of Operation Artemis

A further six arrests were made during a domestic abuse focused Operation Artemis making a total of 20 arrests.

The most recent Operation Artemis saw a total of 20 men arrested on suspicion of a number of domestic related offences including stalking, rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour.

The operation, which was held on Friday 1st December, coincides with 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence.

Homes of domestic abuse offenders were visited and officers also conducted checks with registered sex offenders, including on their digital devices.

Whilst we continue to persistently target offenders of domestic abuse every day, we are also encouraging victims to report offences to us.

For more information on how to report a domestic abuse offence, please go to: How to report domestic abuse | Cleveland Police

For details on support services for victims, please go to: Support organisations for victims of domestic violence | Cleveland Police