‘Bully in every way’: domestic abuse survivors say ex-partners behind far-right UK street patrols
Summary
Several women who survived domestic abuse have reported that their ex-partners are involved in organizing far-right street patrols in the UK. These groups claim to protect communities but have been linked to targeting migrants and people of color, while their leaders have histories of violence and control in personal relationships.Key Facts
- Seven women told the Guardian that their abusive ex-partners are key figures in far-right anti-immigration street patrols in the UK.
- These patrol groups often wear high-visibility clothing and sometimes carry handcuffs or stab-proof vests.
- The groups say they protect women but have used patrols to profile and question men of color and migrants.
- Some leaders of these patrols have been abusive and controlling in their past relationships, including physical violence.
- At least 14 street patrol groups exist across the UK and have received public donations and political support.
- Richard Tice, deputy leader of Reform UK, has called for more of these patrols.
- Police data shows links between vigilante patrol members and patterns of intimate partner violence.
- Survivors have described emotional and physical abuse including threats, attacks, and stalking by their ex-partners involved in these groups.
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