NHS in England and Wales treated fewest ever violence-related injuries in 2020

NHS in England and Wales treated fewest ever violence-related injuries in 2020 Lockdown led to the smallest number of people on record being treated by the NHS for injuries caused by violence away from the home, a study shows.

The closure of pubs, clubs and other venues that sell alcohol as part of the bans on social mixing was a key reason for the sharp decline in serious violence, the researchers say. The Guardian

See also: 

• 2020 was least violent year on record thanks to closure of pubs and clubs The Daily Telegraph
• Serious violence fell by almost a third during coronavirus lockdowns, Cardiff University researchers find ITV News