750 cases of domestic violence against men in Wolverhampton
Around 750 cases of domestic violence against men are being reported ever year in one city.
Wolverhampton City Council said men make up 14 per cent of around 5,000 cases a year.
The authority can support up to 158 people at any one time with emergency help, accommodation or advice.
But it is likely to cut around £300,000 a year - 30 per cent of the grant - from The Haven, a domestic violence charity in the city as the council works to save £123 million.
The council has a contract with which in turn works with St George's Hub and Jericho House to provide services for male victims of domestic violence.
That arrangement came into place last year. Prior to that there were no funded places for male victims specifically.
Men who require accommodation get referred to Mankind Somerset, which has 70 beds across the UK. Men requiring community support are referred to St George's Hub.
The council said research shows women tend to suffer more repeated and severe domestic violence and are more in fear for their lives.
Councillor Val Gibson, Wolverhampton City Council's cabinet member for children and families, said: "Many people think that acts of domestic violence are only committed against women, but the reality is that anyone can be a victim.
"We want to ensure that we provide services to help people suffering domestic violence in Wolverhampton. With that in mind, we commission, through The Haven Wolverhampton and its partners, St George's Hub and Jericho House, a domestic violence support service for both women and men.
"Domestic violence can be anything from physical, emotional, financial and sexual abuse, intimidation, isolation, violence, threats, and coercive and controlling behaviour towards anyone of 16 years and above.
"The bottom line is that abusive behaviour is never acceptable, whether it's coming from a man, a woman, or a younger or older person, and I'd urge anyone who is either the victim of domestic violence, or knows of someone who is, to call The Haven Wolverhampton's 24-hour helpline in confidence on 08000 194 400. In an emergency, always ring 999."
