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Police are tackling more suspicious incidents motivated by so-called "honour" than ever before, according to new figures released today.
The Metropolitan Police recorded 256 incidents, of which 132 were criminal offences, in the year 2008-9.
This was a surge of 60% from the 161 incidents recorded in the previous financial year, of which 93 were criminal offences.
The latest figures revealed the upward trend is continuing with 211 incidents reported in the six months until October, of which 129 were offences.
Police define honour violence, including murder, rape and kidnap, as crimes motivated by a desire to protect the honour of a family or community.