The death of Sarah Everard has shocked the UK and ignited a furious debate around the issue of male violence. Guardian senior reporter Alexandra Topping discusses why Everard’s case has prompted so many women to speak out
Rachel Humphreys talks to senior Guardian reporter Alexandra Topping about the killing of Sarah Everard, who disappeared on Wednesday 3 March in London. Police believe she was abducted as she walked towards her home in Brixton. Wayne Couzens, a Metropolitan police officer, has been charged with her murder.
Everard’s killing has led many people to speak out about an endemic culture of harassment, abuse and violence against women in the UK, with some choosing to share their own experiences to highlight how frequently it occurs and how rarely they are taken seriously. According to a report released last week, almost every young woman in the UK has experienced sexual harassment of some form. The Met has also been heavily criticised over the way officers manhandled women who had gathered in Clapham Common on Saturday evening to mourn the death of Everard.
