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Smartphones and violent porn are linked to an increase in kids committing intercourse offences, a police chief has stated.

Half of the 106,984 youngster abuse instances reported in England and Wales in 2022 concerned a ten to 17-year-old as a suspect or perpetrator, up from a 3rd in 2013.

The most typical had been sexual assault on a feminine (15%), rape of a feminine below 16 (12%), and taking, making or sharing indecent photographs.

Ian Critchley, nationwide policing lead for youngster abuse safety and investigation, stated it was “predominantly boys committing offences against girls”.

He added: “It’s exacerbated by violent pornography, [which is so] accessible to boys and, therefore, a perception that [it] is normalised behaviour.”

“Accessibility to smartphones has rocketed – not just in 11 to 16-year-olds, but with under-10s as well. This is a debate that does need to be had in our society.”