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World Cup fever is sweeping across the Channel Islands today, with attention firmly fixed on England’s opening match against Croatia this evening.

Police and support organisations in Jersey and Guernsey are encouraging anyone affected by domestic abuse to seek help during this summer's FIFA World Cup, amid concerns that major sporting events can coincide with an increase in incidents. The States of Jersey Police said officers would work closely with Jersey Domestic Abuse Support (JDAS) throughout the tournament, which begins on 11 June and concludes on 19 July across the United States, Mexico and Canada. The force said