Mel B says she 'wouldn't call the police' over domestic violence
ok.co.ukSinger Mel B has said she would not report domestic abuse as she does not know if she can “trust the police”.The 47-year-old member of girl group Spice Girls, who is a patron of Women’s Aid and campaigns with the charity on domestic abuse issues, urged the Government to reform “the whole entire system” of justice.
She has previously spoken about being in an abusive relationship, which she claims left her without access to money or a support network.
Mel B , whose real name is Melanie Brown, told BBC Newsnight that officers need education on the “tell-tale signs” that someone is in an abusive relationship.
She said: “I wouldn’t (call the police), because I wouldn’t know if they would take it seriously.” She added: “Like, if I’m living here and I want to report it to the police, I don’t know if I can trust the police.
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