Self-defence experts share tips on responding to an unprovoked attack - as Saoirse Ronan sends reminder about violence against women

Self-defence experts have revealed their top tips for women to protect themselves from an unprovoked attack following Saoirse Ronan's comments on The Graham Norton Show. Saoirse Ronan, 30, gave a powerful reminder about violence against women on The Graham Norton show last week Julie Waite, the co-founder of Streetwise Defence, which runs self-defence classes across the UK, said that 90 per cent of violence against women comes from someone known to them - though unprovoked street attacks do happen. Julie Waite, the co-founder of Streetwise Defence, which runs self-defence classes across the UK, said that 90 per cent of violence against women comes from someone known to them While there is no quick fix on the matter, self-defence coach Rav Gill shared some advice on dealing with an unprovoked attack On average, one woman is killed by a male partner or ex-partner a week in England and Wales. Saoirse Ronan, 30, is garnering plaudits for her comments on a recent edition of The Graham Norton Show The American-born Irish actress pointed out the dangers women face during last Friday's edition, in which she appeared with fellow actors Denzel Washington, 69, Paul Mescal, 28, and Eddie Redmayne, 42 It comes after Saoirse set social media alight with a powerful reminder about violence against women during an interview on The Graham Norton Show.