A VICTIM support group in Dorset is offering a helping hand to those who have experiences of stalking.

Victim Support Dorset is reaching out to people who are experiencing or have experienced stalking offences.

According to Alices Ruggles Trust, a charity raising awareness of obsessive controlling behaviour and stalking, revealed more than 80,000 incidents of stalking were recorded by police forces in England and Wales during 2020.

A spokeswoman from Victim Support Dorset, said: "If you have experienced stalking we are here to listen and support you in feeling safe.

"It does not matter if you have reported this incident to the police or not - we're here to listen."

To contact the charity, call: 0300 3030 163.