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Gardaí warn of ‘startling’ rise in reports of online child abuse

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has warned of a “startling and shocking” increase in referrals of online child abuse material during the lockdown.

Gardaí warn of ‘startling’ rise in reports of online child abuse

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020 - 07:20

Cormac O’Keeffe

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Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has warned of a “startling and shocking” increase in referrals of online child abuse material during the lockdown.

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