Crimes involving images of child abuse across Shropshire have surged by almost 150 per cent in five years, an investigation by a child protection charity has shown.
Police forces from Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and Shropshire have recorded 3,206 crimes – up from 1,304 recorded in 2016/2017.
Sir Peter Wanless, chief executive of the NSPCC, said: “These new figures are incredibly alarming but reflect just the tip of the iceberg of what children are experiencing online. “By creating a child safety advocate that stands up for children and families the Government can ensure the Online Safety Bill systemically prevents abuse.
The charity has warned unregulated social media is fuelling the scale of the offence and tech bosses are failing to stop their sites from being used by offenders.
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