Dozens of cyber-flashing offences have been recorded in Gloucestershire since it became a specific crime, recent figures show.

Cyber-flashing is when someone sends a photo or video of genitals to another person to scare, upset or humiliate them. It became a specifical criminal offence in January last year under the Online Safety Act.

The End Violence Against Women Coalition – a group of women's support services, researchers, activists, survivors and charities – said the reported crimes reflect growing awareness around the offence but warned "much more is needed" beyond criminalisation.

Figures from the Home Office focusing on crimes which primarily target women and girls show there have been 52 cyber-flashing offences recorded by Gloucestershire Constabulary up to June this year.

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