Manx charity Victim Support has received 85 referrals since the start of the year.

January is typically the busiest month for the service, which helps people affected by crime on the Isle of Man.

An increase in referrals if often, in part, due to increased publicity of the charity - and towards the end of 2025 there was a campaign to raise awareness about coercive control, financial abuse and elder abuse.

CEO Lorna Trevethan says they are looking ahead to similar, targeted campaigns throughout this year.