Police are urging parents and guardians to talk to their children about safety online, after being made aware of inappropriate content which is being accessed by young people.
Chief Inspector Joanne Gibson told Belfast Live that the PSNI is aware of the cartoon character 'Huggy Wuggy' on internet sites and apps. The frightening figure is believed to be a monster from an adult horror game and is attracting children as young as four to become curious about what it is.
In a warning, Chief Inspector Gibson said Huggy Wuggy is not appropriate for a young audience. If children access this online, it's advised that they are spoken to about who to talk to if they become upset.
