Security · on the rundown Wednesday, February 18, 2026
NCA warns of rise in child sexual abuse; says potential offenders exist in every community
Covered by 2 outlets. All of them ran the same syndicated report. First reported by Shropshire Star at 11:08 UTC on February 18, 2026.
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What happened?
- The NCA warns that potential offenders are present in every UK community.
The National Crime Agency warned of a rise in child sexual abuse and said potential offenders exist in every community.
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Who reported it, and when?
| Time | Report | Run by |
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| Feb 18 11:08 | Report by Shropshire Star |
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