Devon & Cornwall Police have confirmed that they are currently investigating a number of reports of indecent images being sent over the social media site Instagram to young people in the local area.

As well as the usual safeguarding advice, parents/carers are asked to screenshot the messages received, and in particular, the address and user name used by the sender.

To report as a crime, please call 101 and quote log 391 of 22nd January, which has been specifically set up to receive these reports.

Please be aware that Instagram has a user rating of 13+ and is not considered appropriate for primary age children.