Greater Manchester Police (GMP) arrested 326 suspected domestic abusers between 31 March and 1 April.

More than a third of these arrests have since resulted in a charge or prosecution.

Every week, the force has resources in every district - including Stockport - specifically targeting those perpetrating domestic abuse and protecting victims.

GMP has also said that it is improving the way it responds to call outs, and the way it safeguards victims. 

One of these improvements is alternative methods of contact for victims when calling is not an option – for example, live chats.

GMP has also said it is continuing to train officers across the force on different aspects of domestic abuse, to ensure that their services is "victim-centred and the best that is possible".

Police emphasised the importance of victims coming forward. As a GMP spokesperson said: "Your contact, no matter how you choose to get in touch, will be taken seriously and acted upon."

Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker, lead for Protecting Vulnerable People, said: "Over the last four years, we have made significant improvements to the way that we deal with this devastating issue and support those suffering, as we recognise that our past response was simply not good enough, and let people down.

"These improvements have been across the board; from the first moment of contact we have with a victim or survivor, all the way through to taking cases to court.

"What was achieved last week is just a glimpse into the work which happens continuously behind the scenes to tackle domestic abuse and protect vulnerable victims across the region.

"Domestic abuse is one of the most complex crimes that we in policing deal with. Very often, victims may not recognise that they are in abusive situations, or feel trapped in a situation where they can't see the end in sight. We are unfortunately too used to victims withdrawing support for prosecution and are actively trying to increase the number of victims who stay on board with us through the process.

"Protecting those who are vulnerable will always be our top priority, whether victims are women, men, or children. It's important that we recognise we still have more to do, but also that the GMP of today is much different, and much improved, than the GMP of the past."

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