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Tuesday, 7 December 2021

A review's found the number of people withdrawing reports of rape within a one-month period has risen sharply

It shows that recently applied to just under two thirds of alleged victims - up from almost a fifth since 2019.

Meanwhile, one percent of those who said they'd been attacked in London saw their case reach trial.

Mayor Sadiq Khan says it's “unacceptable” and “we urgently need a complete overhaul of rape investigations and increased support for all rape victims.”