Nearly half of the women killed as a result of domestic violence were murdered by someone's bare hands.
A new report from Women's Aid shows that more than 22,000 women and children reported abuse last year.
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Figures show 26 per cent of those killed were strangled, while 20 per cent were beaten to death.
Director of Women's Aid Margaret Martin says there needs to be more protection for women in abusive relationships.
