‘We do not tolerate domestic abuse. Any criminal behaviour will be actively investigated by police.’

Police Scotland officers and staff have begun training ahead of the new Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 which will come into force next year.

The training programme, Domestic Abuse Matters (Scotland), has been co-developed by Police Scotland and SafeLives, a UK charity committed to ending domestic abuse, to help police recognise and effectively respond to the signs of coercive and controlling behaviours.