Around 70% of non-fatal strangulation cases in the last year have been dropped due to issues with evidence, exclusive data shared with Sky News shows.
"Non-fatal strangulation" became a specific offence in England and Wales three years ago.
Data from the Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS) shows that police are implementing the offence widely – but outcomes for victims are mixed.
Full story: https://news.sky.com/story/he-was-going-to-kill-me-more-strangulation-cases-recorded-by-police-but-many-investigations-falter-13380082
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