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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Matthew Weaver

Child victims of online sexual abuse in UK inadequately protected, review finds

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Investigators are managing up to 54 active online child sexual abuse cases at a time, the report says. Photograph: Tim Goode/PA

Child victims of online sexual abuse are being inadequately protected from further harm because police forces are struggling to cope with an increase in this crime, his majesty’s chief inspector of constabulary has warned.

Michelle Skeer said: “Without investment and coordination, the situation will worsen and children could be put at further risk.”

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