Paedophiles' files sent to schools

SOUTHAMPTON - Photographs of convicted paedophiles have been circulated by police to British schools for the first time.

SOUTHAMPTON - Photographs of convicted paedophiles have been circulated by police to British schools for the first time.

Under the initiative a file on a man considered a threat to children was sent to 10 head teachers in Southampton. Now a second file will be distributed to four schools in nearby Portsmouth.

  • Join The Irish Times on WhatsApp and stay up to date

  • Sign up for push alerts to get the best breaking news, analysis and comment delivered directly to your phone

  • Listen to In The News podcast daily for a deep dive on the stories that matter