A CAMPAIGN to tackle domestic abuse in the town has been launched by the council.

The Warrington White Ribbon Campaign aims to target domestic abuse within the borough.

The annual campaign, which has called on men, women and young people to take action, is an international effort primarily aimed at men and boys, encouraging them to pledge that they will never commit, condone or remain silent about abuse of women.

The local campaign is organised by the Warrington Domestic Abuse Partnership.

Cllr Pat Wright, executive board member for statutory health and adult social care, said: "Domestic abuse affects one in four women and one in six men at some stage in their lives and it can have harmful effects on their children. 

"We are absolutely committed to tackling this in Warrington and are once again asking men, women and young people get the message out there by wearing a white ribbon to show that they believe domestic abuse is wrong and will not be tolerated.”