Safety Warning Issued Over 'Momo Challenge'

Gardaí have issued a warning to parents of an online challenge games which is believed to be resulting in cyberbullying.

Known as the "Momo Challenge", garda have said that it is a form of cyberbullying where "Momo" asks children to contact them through a social media site and then asks the person to perform a series of dangerous tasks including self-harm.

Gardaí urged parents to familiarise themselves with "a disturbing image of Momo online" so that they know what to look out for.

Garda said: "Please please please always supervise your children or those that are vulnerable while online. As parents, its all too easy sometimes to hand over a device to a child for that few minutes peace but there can be devastating consequences if they are left un-supervised."