Leeds domestic abuse victims reminded about 999 call silent solution and Ask for Ani pharmacies scheme

By Georgina Morris
Published 21st Feb 2021, 11:45 BST
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Domestic abuse victims in Leeds are being reminded about the ways they can discreetly seek help at pharmacies or silently alert 999 call handlers in an emergency.

In a message sent out through West Yorkshire Police's WY Community Alert system, the force also included information about how to recognise the signs of potential abuse.

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Asha Iqbal, a neighbourhood support officer for Leeds district, said: "Despite the decrease in crime, we continue to focus on domestic abuse and are aware that due to currently being in national lockdown people may feel that they cannot contact anyone for help.

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The 'silent solution' allows 999 callers to press 55 if they cannot speak and they will be diverted to police call handlers. Picture: Jonathan GawthorpeThe 'silent solution' allows 999 callers to press 55 if they cannot speak and they will be diverted to police call handlers. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe
The 'silent solution' allows 999 callers to press 55 if they cannot speak and they will be diverted to police call handlers. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

"I want to remind anyone reading this that the police are still here to help anyone suffering domestic abuse and that we have a number of methods that you can contact us including an on-line reporting form and the ‘Silent Solution’ for 999 calls."