Police are increasing safeguarding measures throughout the Euro football tournament.

Sussex Police said that they will be enhancing measures to protect victims of domestic abuse through this period.

This will include discreet safeguarding visits to people who are vulnerable and at high risk.

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Sussex Police said these steps will be in addition to the 24-hour service they provide.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "Over the next few weeks, officers and specialist support workers will be carrying out discreet safeguarding visits to people known to be at high risk of domestic abuse.

"Together with our community partners we will be making sure the most vulnerable people are safe and putting steps in place to protect them from harm."

Detective Chief Inspector Kelly Lewis said that police will be doing everything they can to help victims.

She said: "While statistics show that domestic abuse increases during major football tournaments, I want to be very clear that there is never an excuse for domestic abuse.

"Domestic abuse does not happen because England are playing football.

"It happens because perpetrators make a choice to be violent, controlling, persistent and all the other unacceptable behaviours that amount to domestic abuse.

“Our message to victims of domestic abuse during the Euros and all year round is simple – we are here for you. No matter how isolated you might be made to feel, you are not alone.

“Please report any abuse to the police or one of our partner agencies. We will protect you and we will do everything we can to get you justice.”

The force has specialist investigative teams for domestic abuse cases, with dedicated teams of domestic abuse investigators who respond to victims via discreet and efficient video call interviews.

More information and help can be found at https://www.sussex.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/daa/domestic-abuse/.

People are urged to report emergencies by calling 999.

People unable to speak after calling 999 can press 55 and the call will go through to police automatically.

There is also the option to report crimes via 101 or online.