I do think women do have a harder time than blokes on the abuse and assault front but don't think this "vigil" helps one jot.
Yes, we all know there is a problem but instead of endangering people make some realistic suggestions.
I wouldn't know how to try and change things and it will take years even if we decide what changes to try an implement. I, m afraid it all part of our shambolic society, poor attitudes, lack of respect and willingness to break law when folk feel like it.
Playing devil's advocate tho, I, m 6 feet 2,weigh 105 kg, keep reasonably fit and there are lots of places I wouldn't walk alone at night... Agreed, it's worse for women but thinking we can overnight make everyone safe, on every tow path and dark alley is at best optimistic and probably utterly unrealistic.
But somehow this crime by a serving Police Officer seems much worse. I can't figure it at all.