Samaritans offer support to anyone affected by the riots across the UK

Samaritans offer support to anyone affected by the riots across the UK

Please find below a statement from Samaritans offering our support to anyone affected by the riots over the past few days.

Catherine Johnstone, Chief Executive of Samaritans, said:

"Following the rioting and damage to property in London and across the rest of the UK, we would like to remind people that our volunteers are available 24 hours a day to support anyone who has been affected by the very upsetting events. We particularly want to reach out to residents and business-owners whose properties and livelihoods have been destroyed by the events over the past few days.

"Those distressed by what has happened and who want to talk about how they are feeling can telephone 08457 90 90 90, email jo@samaritans.org or find your local branch at http://www.samaritans.org/"

Please note that as well as calling the national telephone helpline number, people can also call any of our 200 branches directly.