An analysis shows that children under 16 are being assaulted by harmful videos on social networks, worrying families and calling for tougher regulation.

Analysis commissioned by the family of a British teenager who committed suicide highlights the exposure of children under 16 to harmful content on social networks, particularly Instagram and TikTok. The girl's father, Ian Russell, is calling on the UK government to impose stricter regulations on tech companies, pointing out that the material his daughter viewed contributed significantly to her death. The study identified an alarming rise in videos promoting suicide and self-harm, having a devastating impact on young people.