Report honour-based violence
Report honour-based violence
'Honour-based' violence is a crime or incident committed with the perception that it protects or defends the honour of a family or community.
To report 'honour-based' violence, call Sussex Police on 101 or visit your local police station.
In an emergency, call 999 immediately
It's an emergency:
- If life is threatened
- If people are injured
- If offenders are nearby
- If immediate action is required
Emergency contact for people with hearing or speech impairment
If you or someone you know is being forced into a marriage either in the UK or abroad, please contact either Sussex Police on 101, or the Forced Marriage Unit on 020 7008 0151 or by emailing fmu@fco.gov.uk
If you know of children you believe to be at risk of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), or of people you believe are carrying out FGM, please contact Sussex Police on 101.
If you are unsure or anxious about reporting any of these issues, please read our advice and support section, which may answer some of your questions and reassure you.