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NSPCC: Adolescents four times more at risk of physical abuse than younger children


Adolescents are four times more likely to be physically abused than younger children, NSPCC analysis of police-recorded offences reveals.

Older children are also more likely to be groomed online, the NSPCC says. Picture: Adobe Stock
Older children are also more likely to be groomed online, the NSPCC says. Picture: Adobe Stock

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