September 26, 2023 6.00 pm This story is over 12 months old

#MeToo’s echo in Lincolnshire: A deep dive into rising sexual offence statistics

Lincolnshire finds itself grappling with a surge in recorded sexual offences and stalking

In the wake of heightened public awareness around sexual offences, particularly around celebrity investigations such as the recent Russell Brand case and the ongoing impact of the #MeToo movement, Lincolnshire finds itself grappling with a surge in recorded sexual offences and stalking.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals a concerning rise in these crimes over the past eight years, prompting a closer examination of the figures and the response from Lincolnshire Police.

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