www.telegraph.co.uk/men/thinking-man/peter-hook-has-shown-bravery-for-revealing-caroline-ahernes-abus/amp/

Being male makes you more likely to experience violence at the hands of a stranger. It also means you are less likely to be taken seriously and be able to access help, if you suffer any form of intimate violence, such as sexual abuse or the type of physical and mental abuse that Hook says his ex-wife subjected him to.

Following the article is the number for the National Domestic Violence Helpline. From their FAQs:

Who can call the helpline?

Women and children experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic violence

Friends and family seeking to support women and children who are experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic violence

'Professionals' supporting women and children experiencing domestic violence.

How's that for irony?