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Ffion Lewis

Emily Atack sent message of support from Welsh presenter who was also subjected to harassment and obscene pictures

A Welsh television presenter has shared her support for Emily Atak ahead of her new documentary focusing on sexual harassment and cyberflashing. Jess Davies has long campaigned for cyber-flashing to be made a crime after sharing her own experience of being sent hundreds of unsolicited and unwanted obscene messages.

In 2021 she shared her experience as a victim of cyber-flashing and online harrassment for over ten years. She spoke to WalesOnline in September 2021 detailing the grim reality of some of the messages she receives from men, as well as the reaction she receives when sharing and reporting these messages.

Ahead of Emily's documentary on called Asking For It? set to air on BBC Two and Iplayer exploring the issue of online abuse, Jess pointed out that some people's attitude to women taking a stand to such messages has not changed. For the latest showbiz and TV updates, subscribe to our new newsletter here

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