A powerful piece of art with messages from victims of domestic abuse was on display at Surrey Police headquarters.

The art installation featured broken eggshells with quotes from survivors, family members and children who witnessed abusing relationships within their families written on the inside.

Phrases included ‘he’d trick me into believing he had really changed’ and ‘I am no longer a victim but a survivor of domestic violence’.

The artwork, which is called ‘Not Just Words’, was part of the force honouring White Ribbon Day, a campaign which works to condemn violence against women.

Surrey Police staff and officers also took White Ribbon’s pledge to never to commit, condone, or remain silent about men's violence against women in all its forms.

David Munro, Police Crime Commissioner for Surrey, said: “I am passionate about building safer communities and am proud to serve as a White Ribbon Ambassador to help get the message across that violence against women and girls is completely unacceptable.

“One of the key priorities in my Police and Crime Plan is supporting victims and I share Surrey Police’s commitment to tackling all forms of domestic abuse.

“My office is currently involved in a number of initiatives to combat these issues and we will ensure we co-ordinate with the right agencies to get survivors the support they deserve.”

Paul Furnell, Detective Chief Superintendent, said: “Surrey Police is committed to tackling all forms of domestic abuse. We continue to improve our investigations into these cases and the quality of service that we give to vulnerable victims and their families.

“Surrey Police has achieved White Ribbon Accreditation, which is a demonstration of our continued commitment to making Surrey a safer place to live.”