If you are experiencing feelings of distress and isolation, or are struggling to cope, The Samaritans offer support; you can speak to someone for free over the phone, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email [email protected], or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch.
One of John Smyth’s victims has described how the “sadistic beatings” he was subjected to as a teenager drove him to attempt to take his own life.
