The terrifying online community targeting kids
Episode description
An online network known as ‘The Com’ is targeting children and coercing them into acts of violence, self-harm and abuse.
A new report has revealed members – mostly aged between 11 and 25 – are groomed into hurting themselves or others to gain social status.
How worried should parents be and what are the signs your child might be involved?
Niall speaks to Sky’s Adele Robinson following her investigation into the online group.
WARNING: This report contains references to suicide, self-harm and sexual abuse which some may find distressing.
If you've been affected by this story, and are feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal, you can contact the Samaritans by emailing jo@samaritans.uk or jo@samaritans.ie
Producers: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Mike Bovill