Death Of University Student

On Tuesday 17th, a 21 year old student, who studied at the University of West London had unfortunately been stabbed to death in an alleyway in Ealing. According to Scotland Yard, she was walking home from her work shift before she was attacked by a 29 year old who was charged with murder last Wednesday. Allegedly this was due to domestic abuse.

Everyone’s condolences are with her family and friends for this tragic event.

It is important to be made aware of abuse and how it can affect one. Also, ways in which it can be made more aware of in order to help prevent it.

There are different types of abuse one can encounter including: Emotional, Psychological, Sexual, Financial and Tech. According to Centrepoint, the following are signs of abuse:

• Accuses you of having an affair

• Criticises you

• Gets aggressive when angry

• Tells you what to wear or how to look

• Shouts at you

• Threatens you or those close to you

• Keeps cash and credit cards from you

• Controls how you spend money

• Stops you from working in a job you want

• Cuts you off from family and friends

• Stops you from eating or sleeping

• Physically attacks you with weapons or with their body

• Forces you into sex

• Makes you dress a certain way

• Purposely gives you an STD

The University of West London have contact helplines for students to get support when needed. There is a welfare team available on St Mary’s Campus weekdays 9am – 5pm at Student Services.

Some websites are linked below to find further information and additional help:

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/