Published: September 27, 2018
Victoria police says fans also brawling in increasing numbers, with a surge in violence as finals began
Police in Victoria say they expect a potential 20% increase in family violence incidents on AFL grand final day, as a domestic abuse researcher warns that alcohol should not be blamed for the behaviour of people “who think it’s OK to be violent”.
The state’s police commissioner, Graham Ashton, said grand final day was “one of the biggest nights” for family violence, alongside New Year’s Eve and Melbourne Cup day.
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