Calls to a rape crisis line in the north have doubled from last week, a rise linked to the bravery of survivors coming forward to share their stories, according to a support group for victims of sexual assault.

And Rachel Morrogh, Chief Executive of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre said: “Since the jury found in favour of Nikita Hand, there has been a strong effect across Irish society that we are feeling in Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.

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