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PSNI chief raises concerns over capacity to deal with violence against women

PSNI chief raises concerns over capacity to deal with violence against women

Jon Boutcher also told MPs there is currently an acceptance in society of misogyny which he has never seen before.

PSNI ‘did not have capacity’ to manage risk posed by catfish killer Alexander McCartney

PSNI ‘did not have capacity’ to manage risk posed by catfish killer Alexander McCartney

McCartney was jailed last year for a litany of online sexual abuse.

Victim of catfish abuser describes anger that her photo was used to lure others

Victim of catfish abuser describes anger that her photo was used to lure others

Three of Alexander McCartney’s victims have spoken out anonymously in a new BBC series.

Taoiseach calls for EU child sex abuse directive following McCartney sentence

Taoiseach calls for EU child sex abuse directive following McCartney sentence

‘Disgusting’ McCartney stole thousands of childhoods, says lead detective

‘Disgusting’ McCartney stole thousands of childhoods, says lead detective

Family of girl (12) driven to death by catfisher Alexander McCartney tell of devastation

Family of girl (12) driven to death by catfisher Alexander McCartney tell of devastation

New Zealand father of McCartney victims says he will never forgive predator

New Zealand father of McCartney victims says he will never forgive predator

Alexander McCartney: Catfishing abuser may have targeted 3,500 victims across world

Alexander McCartney: Catfishing abuser may have targeted 3,500 victims across world

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Alexander McCartney of Newry posed as a young girl to contact youngsters before abusing and blackmailing them.

Catfish abuser who drove girl to suicide jailed for at least 20 years

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Alexander McCartney is believed to be the UK’s most prolific catfishers.

Catfish abuser who drove girl (12) to suicide to be sentenced

Catfish abuser who drove girl (12) to suicide to be sentenced

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Alexander McCartney (26) has admitted 185 charges involving 70 child victims.