Just got off the phone to a friend who is having a problem with their eldest boy (14). It would seem that he and a couple of friends have taken to hanging around with a guy who is 18 and apparently "known to the police". From what I gathered from the conversation, this guy seems to have a liking for younger boys and girls.
I said I'd ask around for advice and obviously the STW Hive Mind was the first port of call.
The guy in question seems to have a hold over quite impressionable young minds but, at the moment, doesn't seem to have crossed any lines. My friend is worried as this guy, once he has the young ones trust, invites them round to his and encourages them to bring friends. There are suspicions of cases of abuse but nothing proved that I know of. Obviously they are worried that their son could be the victim of, or implicated in, abuse.
I would appreciate any advice that I can pass on. My email is in my profile just in case.
Thanks in advance.




