Forensic spray helping women to 'feel safer'

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'Victims of domestic violence are being given a forensic spray that proves if a perpetrator has approached them.

SmartWater, which has its own DNA, will remain on the suspect's skin for up to six weeks and can help lead to convictions. Perpetrators are told that victims are carrying the spray in a bid to deter them from contacting the victim.

Gloucestershire Police has been trialling SmartWater since January, with early feedback suggesting it is working.

Ch Insp Ash Shingler said: "We're working with seven victims. None of the SmartWater has been deployed - that's a good sign because it means the preventative element seems to be working."'