Paedophile threat has almost tripled in a year as child pornography use soars during lockdown

Paedophile threat has almost tripled in a year as child pornography use soars during lockdown

Paedophiles who pose a threat has tripled in lockdown – up to 850,000 in the UK Estimated number of UK child sex offenders has risen from 300,000 in last year Officials estimated between 550,000 and 850,000 suspects in the UK.

The number of paedophiles who pose a threat has almost tripled in lockdown – with up to 850,000 offenders in the UK.

Shock figures from the National Crime Agency (NCA) show the estimated number of UK child sex offenders has risen from 300,000 in the last year.

Officials estimated between 550,000 and 850,000 suspects in the UK – which included paedophiles who download and share images as well as those involved in direct physical abuse.

But investigators say that figure is likely an underestimate as it does not include teenagers who demand naked selfies and foreign offenders.

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Source: Paedophile threat has almost tripled in a year as child pornography use soars during lockdown

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