Police in Greater Manchester received thousands of applications to use Clare's Law last year, but many domestic abuse victims are still unaware the service exists.
In 2021, the force dealt with 1,629 requests under the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS), to check whether an individual may pose a risk to them or their loved ones.
The service was launched following the death of Salford mum, Clare Wood, who was 36 when she was strangled and set on fire 13 years ago by her ex-boyfriend George Appleton. READ MORE:Coward caused horror smash then fled as his mate took last breath Appleton made a series of chilling threats towards her when she ended their relationship after 10 months, culminating in her murder on February 2, 2009.
It later emerged that Appleton, who killed himself after he murdered the mum-of-one, had a history of violence against women.
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