Metropolitan Police

The Met's Project Violet team are raising awareness concerning female genital mutilation (FGM).

The team work closely with communities, the voluntary sector and professionals to tackle child abuse involving cultural issues and have identified that this time of year is the most likely for certain communities to practise FGM.

More information can be found on their website http://cms.met.police.uk/news/policy_organisational_news_and_general_information/raising_awareness_concerning_fgm