There has been a fall in the number of violent incidents during lockdown. Credit: PA Images Serious violence fell by almost a third in 2020 during coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions, according to researchers. Analysis from Cardiff University's Violence Research Group shows 56,653 fewer people were treated in hospital for injuries related to violent acts in 2020 compared to the previous year. Published on Wednesday, the data gathered from 133 NHS hospital emergency units in Wales and England showed 119,111 people were admitted for treatment of violence-related injuries last year, down from 175,764 in 2019. The research found fewer people were treated in hospital for injuries related to violent acts Credit: PA Images