The use of virtual reality headsets by paedophiles in England and Wales has been documented for the first time, according to police data obtained by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC). The NSPCC obtained data through the Freedom of Information Act from police forces in England and Wales, and said…
Paedophiles in England and Wales Now Using Virtual Reality Technology, Says NSPCC
February 22, 2023
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