PSNI Engages With Presbyterian Church Over Safeguarding
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland admits serious safeguarding failings from 2009-2022 after a child sex offence conviction. PSNI confirms engagement as church leadership steps down.
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PSNI lacked capacity to stop online predator
Police Ombudsman finds PSNI cybercrime units were under-resourced, failing to manage risk of catfish killer Alexander McCartney who drove a victim to suicide. Read the full investigation.
Child sex doll seized at UK border in shocking discovery
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
Sinn Féin challenges PSNI over Belfast security alert
Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill demands answers from police chiefs after a major security operation in Belfast triggers widespread disruption and community concern.
Police Scrutinised Over Grooming Gang Failures
UK police forces are under pressure to improve responses to child grooming gangs as a landmark report reveals inconsistent recording practices and BeaconPort launches new intelligence system.
The Troubles' Long Shadow Over Northern Ireland Policing
Decades after the Good Friday Agreement, Northern Ireland's police officers continue working under the long shadow of paramilitary violence and community tensions.
Australia launches public child sex offender registry
In a groundbreaking move for child safety, Australia announces a national public registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents with crucial information to protect their children.
Texas mother arrested for abandoning 6-year-old son
Shocking child neglect case in Texas as a mother faces charges after allegedly leaving her young son completely alone for several days without supervision or provisions.
Met Police apologise after Baby P killer found with children
Scotland Yard issues formal apology after shocking revelation that child killer Peter Connelly, previously convicted for the death of Baby P, was discovered living with young children during police visits.
Baby P's Mother Faces Public Parole Hearing
Tracey Connelly, the mother of Baby P, faces a public parole hearing as she seeks freedom after one of Britain's most harrowing child abuse cases. Discover the latest developments in this ongoing legal saga.
Paedophile family survivor's remarkable transformation
The shocking true story of Victoria, who survived unimaginable abuse from a paedophile family and has now transformed her life through education and advocacy work.
Baby P's Mother Faces Parole Hearing After 17 Years
Tracey Connelly, the mother of Baby Peter, appears before parole judges seeking freedom 17 years after her son's horrific death that shocked the nation and exposed catastrophic child protection failures.
Grooming Gang Inquiry Crisis as Candidate Withdraws
The government's landmark inquiry into grooming gangs faces major disruption after the preferred candidate to lead the investigation unexpectedly pulls out, dealing another blow to the long-delayed probe.
First UK jailing for online grooming encouraging self-harm
Karl Davies becomes first person in Britain convicted under new online safety laws for grooming a child and encouraging self-harm in disturbing social media case.
Foster carers jailed 83 years in worst UK child abuse case
A depraved couple who ran a child abuse network from their home have been sentenced to 83 years in what police describe as 'the worst case of child abuse ever encountered'.
Toddler's autopsy reveals 40+ fractures in murder case
A two-year-old boy's autopsy reveals shocking neglect as his mother and her boyfriend face justice in a heartbreaking case that has stunned the community.
Seven children rescued from squalid Brent Cross home
Police discovered seven children living in squalor with faeces-covered floors and drug paraphernalia during a Brent Cross property raid. Two adults have been charged with child neglect offences.
Couple jailed for sex dungeon abuse of 6-year-old
A depraved couple has been sentenced to prison for keeping a young girl in a sex dungeon and subjecting her to horrific abuse in a case that has shocked the nation.
France to try woman in child torture murder case
A French court will proceed with the trial of a woman alleged to have subjected a 12-year-old girl to prolonged torture before her death, in a case that has horrified the nation.
Bullies tattoo vile slur on 10-year-old's forehead
Shocking details emerge as young victim endures permanent facial tattoo by cruel bullies in a case that's horrified the nation and sparked police investigation.
German police embed with PSNI in crime fight
In an unprecedented move, German federal police are embedding with the Police Service of Northern Ireland to combat sophisticated organised crime networks operating across European borders.
Mississippi child rape case: Mother and boyfriend plead guilty
A Mississippi mother and her boyfriend have confessed to unspeakable crimes against her young daughter, including rape and confinement in a pit, in a disturbing court case that has horrified the nation.
Labour's grooming gangs inquiry stalled by chair delay
The government's landmark inquiry into grooming gangs has hit a major roadblock as ministers struggle to find a chair months after promising urgent action. Critics accuse Labour of delaying crucial child protection reforms.
Lostprophets fan jailed for arranging baby abuse
A depraved Lostprophets fan who arranged for the abuse of a baby faces extended prison time in a case that exposed the darkest corners of online grooming networks.
Judge's 16 child abuse rulings overturned in legal crisis
A senior family court judge faces removal from sensitive cases after the Court of Appeal overturned 16 rulings involving vulnerable children, citing 'serious concerns' about her handling of abuse evidence.
Rochdale grooming gang face long prison sentences
Five men from Rochdale have been convicted for their roles in a devastating child sexual exploitation ring that targeted vulnerable young girls in Greater Manchester.
Mother guilty of killing three-month-old daughter
A 31-year-old mother has been convicted for the killing of her three-month-old baby girl in a disturbing case that has shocked the community and raised serious questions about child protection.
Family guilty of systematic abuse in harrowing court case
In a harrowing case that has shocked the nation, a young girl suffered relentless sexual abuse at the hands of her own family members over several years. Her father, mother, brothers and grandfather have all been convicted for their roles in the systemati
Family courts failing migrant children, research finds
Groundbreaking study exposes how UK family courts are failing migrant children by ignoring their immigration status in custody decisions, putting vulnerable youth at risk.
Systemic failures allowed Ian Watkins to abuse for years
Shocking report reveals how police and social services ignored repeated warnings about the Lostprophets frontman's predatory behaviour years before his conviction.
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