Commenting on the new support service for men who are the victims of domestic abuse, Liberal Democrat Justice Spokesman, Robert Brown said:

“The damage done to individuals, families and often children who are innocent bystanders or victims of domestic abuse is enormous.

“Although women are most often the victims we mustn’t forgot that men suffer damaging abuse as well.

“Domestic abuse figures for both men and women are still far too high in Scotland. This helpline is a good first step, but I want to see a true zero tolerance approach to domestic abuse for both men and women.”