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Teens open to exploitation in sexting craze





Police are receiving regular reports about sexting
Police are receiving regular reports about sexting

THE north’s top police officer has issued a warning to youngsters and carers over the sexting craze which is sweeping the area.

Sexting, where teenage boys and girls send naked images to one another via mobile phone or the internet, is fast emerging as a serious issue according to Chief Superintendent Julian Innes.

But the craze could lead to youngsters finding themselves on the Sex Offenders’ Register because it is a crime to send indecent material under the Communications Act.


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