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Newry man jailed 20 years for catfishing

In Northern Ireland, an online predator has been jailed for at least 20 years as part of the larg...

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16.26 25 Oct 2024


Newry man jailed 20 years for catfishing


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In Northern Ireland, an online predator has been jailed for at least 20 years as part of the largest case of catfishing the UK has ever seen.

Joining Kieran to discuss this case is Hannah Patterson, Reporter from Coolfm and Downtown and Shane Dunphy, Head of Social Studies and early childhood education in Waterford College of Further Education, Author and Child Protection Expert.

If you were affected by anything discussed, please call:

Childline on Freephone - 1800 66 66 66 or choose the ‘Live Chat’ button at childline.ie  

Or the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre on Freephone: - 1800 77 88 88


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