Trigger warning - themes of sexual assault, violence and harassment.
The heartbreaking news that marketing executive Sarah Everard, 33, is still missing – with human remains found in Kent, although no identification yet confirmed – has struck a chord with many, many women across the UK this week.
It’s all a little too close to home. We’ve all been there. She was just walking home, from a friends house. She did everything right. She wore bright clothes. She chose a well lit route. She even rung her boyfriend. And yet, she still fell victim.
Street harassment already impacts 75% of women in the UK, but current nationwide lockdowns only seem to be spurring on more violent and aggressive behaviour.