HOME Secretary Priti Patel has paid a visit to a refuge in Dorset.

She spoke to staff and women during the visit to the county yesterday.

Ms Patel was in Dorset to support Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) candidate David Sidwick.

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She discussed plans to tackle domestic abuse and violence.

After the visit, Mr Sidwick said: "I was delighted to welcome the Home Secretary to Dorset and show her the excellent work staff at the refuge are doing every day to help victims of domestic violence and abuse."