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Greater Manchester Police Launch VAWG Awareness Before Derby

3/24/2026

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Greater Manchester Police (GMP) led a Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) awareness push ahead of the men's Manchester derby.
Chief Superintendent Colette Rose said VAWG is a societal issue that affects sports due to a male-dominated fanbase.
Incidents at matches rose from 18 in 2023-24 to 28 last season.
She said she felt vulnerable at a match, and noted reporting signals a shift and need for education on misogyny.

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Story summary

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) led a Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) awareness push ahead of the men's Manchester derby.
Chief Superintendent Colette Rose said VAWG is a societal issue that affects sports due to a male-dominated fanbase.
Incidents at matches rose from 18 in 2023-24 to 28 last season.
She said she felt vulnerable at a match, and noted reporting signals a shift and need for education on misogyny.