Reported sex attacks rise in Devon and Cornwall by about 40%

The number of rapes and serious sexual offences reported in Devon and Cornwall has risen by about 40% in three years. But since 2008 convictions have gone down by 30%. According to figures released by Devon and Cornwall Police, there were about 400 sexual attacks reported in 2008 and by the end of ...

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