Cyber-bullying

NEARLY one-in-five British youngsters have been the victim of cyber-bullying, with girls affected more than boys, research suggests.

Many victims said the experience had damaged their confidence, mental health and even school attendance.

The study, by academics at Anglia Ruskin University, found 22% of the girls questioned, said they had been subjected to cyber-bullying, while 13.5% of the boys quizzed said they had faced it.