Two-thirds of women get harassed while running, England survey finds

University of Manchester study says abuse by men and boys is ‘everyday occurrence’ – with only 5% of cases reported to police

More than two-thirds of women experience harassment while running, a study has found, as victims say they no longer report abuse to the police as it has become an “everyday occurrence”.

The study, by the University of Manchester, found women surveyed in north-west England experienced threats, verbal abuse and had objects thrown at them while jogging.