A CAMPAIGNER whose sister was shot and killed by her ex-husband after police failed to investigate death threats, has created a charity in her memory.

Frank Mullane created Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse to raise awareness about domestic violence, to listen to and support families who have suffered abuse tragedies.

The charity’s influence will have been boosted by Monday’s review of the 2003 murders, conducted by the West Berkshire Safer Communities Partnership.

The report criticised Thames Valley Police for missing significant opportunities to identify the threat posed to Julia Pemberton, and her 17-year-old son William, who were both murdered by her estranged partner Alan Pemberton.

Frank hopes to help interested families to find out all the facts behind tragedies, in order to inform public bodies, which the charity hopes will allow them to provide better service to future victims.

Frank said: “Victims of families usually want to find out all the facts behind tragedies.

“But we had many obstacles put in front of us when we tried to find out facts.

“If people who have been affected by tragedy just want to call and talk then the charity is here to listen. However, if they want more we have experience to help.

“Julia was let down by agencies, including the police and when we began to ask questions we faced numerous obstacles and resistance. Years were ploughed into getting this report done.

“We learned a lot throughout that time and the charity will hopefully be able to use that knowledge to help future victims that want to go down that road. Whether that is contacting MPs or going into major inquiries.”

He added that he hopes to work with agencies criticised in this week’s report to ensure lessons are learned and put into place.

Anyone interested in donating money, is asked to visit www.aafda.org.uk or send cheques to Frank Mullane, Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse, Edith Stevens House, 77/78 Bridge Street, Swindon, SN1 1BT.