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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Helen Pidd North of England editor

Brianna Ghey case should prompt parents to monitor internet use, says detective

Brianna Ghey
Brianna Ghey’s killers had exchanged thousands of messages about torture and killing, Manchester crown court heard. Photograph: Family handout/Cheshire Police/PA

The Brianna Ghey case should prompt parents to “sharpen up” their internet awareness and police what their children are viewing online, the detective who oversaw the investigation into her teenage killers has said.

Girl X – the 15-year-old who befriended Brianna and then plotted to kill her – had downloaded a special browser on her phone in order to access the dark web and watch snuff movies, the trial heard.

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