The terrifying online community targeting kids

<p>An online network known as ‘The Com’ is targeting children and coercing them into acts of violence, self-harm and abuse.</p><p>A new report has revealed members – mostly aged between 11 and 25 – are groomed into hurting themselves or others to gain social status.</p><p>How worried should parents be and what are the signs your child might be involved?</p><p>Niall speaks to Sky’s Adele Robinson following her investigation into the online group.</p><p>WARNING: This report contains references to suicide, self-harm and sexual abuse which some may find distressing.</p><p>If you've been affected by this story, and are feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal, you can contact the Samaritans by emailing <u><a href="mailto:jo@samaritans.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jo@samaritans.uk</a></u> or <u><a href="mailto:jo@samaritans.ie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jo@samaritans.ie</a></u></p><p>Producers: Soila Apparicio</p><p>Editor: Mike Bovill</p>