Child abuse: Shocking figures show worrying INCREASE of children in danger in Scotland

It comes as a major inquiry into alleged child sex trafficking of Roma children in Glasgow continues. The latest revelations from the charity NSPCC Scotland show that 265 cases were passed on to authorities in 2016/17, up from 187 in the previous year. There were also a further 167 contacts where helpline staff gave advice about sexual abuse against young people. The figures form part of a total of 4,677 referrals made UK-wide last year, up from 3,578 in 2015/16.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/893582/Scotland-child-abuse-reports-increase-Roma-children-Glasgow-NSPCC-MSP-Liam-McArthur