MattJarram published Reports of rape and sexual assaults almost double in Nottinghamsh...

Rapes and sexual assaults in Nottinghamshire have almost doubled in the last four years – with more victims of historic abuse now coming forward.The Topaz Centre, a sexual assault referral centre (SARC)based in a secure location in the city, has opened its doors to the Post for the first time.The centre says that it is supporting both males and females – and that the number of clients it supports has risen from 369 in 2009/10 to 685 in 2015/16.Since January this year, 179 victims...