"I know lots of children will receive new phones or tablets this Christmas, with many purchased over the coming weekend's sales, so it's vital that parents are setting appropriate controls to ensure their children are kept safe on their devices. It is extremely concerning to see more and more young people in our caseload, who are accessing extremist, violent and terrorist-related content online."
"That is why we need both parental and public help with this to protect children from encountering this type of material in the first place and to prevent them from disappearing into dark and dangerous spaces online. As well as setting parental controls on devices, I'd also urge parents and carers to take an active interest in their children's digital lives to try and ensure they don't become drawn towards this kind of material."
Scotland Yard counter-terrorism officers warn London parents to be vigilant about children’s online activity as many receive phones and tablets during sales. Referrals to the Government's Prevent scheme rose 38% across the capital, from 981 in April 2024 to 1,354 in March. Children with internet access via handsets face increased risk of encountering Islamist or far-right extremism, violence and mass-casualty content. Ofcom reports high handset ownership among 10- to 17-year-olds. Parents are urged to set parental controls, take an active interest in digital lives, seek help early, and watch for behavioural warning signs such as isolation.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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