Crowds of demonstrators marched through Exeter city centre last night to call for an end to violence against women.
The Reclaim the Night March was organised by Devon Rape Crisis Service.
The event started at 8.15pm with a rhythm dance in the Mint Methodist Church in Fore Street before the march began at 10pm. Many of those taking part carried banners showing their commitment to ending violence against women and girls.
It is estimated that 7,000 women in Devon experience rape and sexual violence every year, yet only 10 per cent of these crimes are ever reported to the police.
Alongside this is the common experience of sexual harassment; in bars, on public transport and on the streets which organisers said makes up a picture of a hostile environment for women and girls and an atmosphere in our communities where fear is common.
