Warnings have been issued in Wales after the discovery of a group on social media which encouraged schoolchildren to take their own lives.
The group on Facebook was said to invite girls in particular to join the page and then offered 'support' before being given a date for their 'big day'. The 'big day' is the day the page member is meant to take their own life.
South Wales Police has said it is aware of concerns connected to the incident.
One school has taken to the social media itself to highlight the issue with parents.
In a Facebook post, Bigyn Primary School in Llanelli posted: "We have been informed today of a very concerning issue with a Facebook group."
It said the group had been set up in south Wales to encourage children to harm themselves
"South Wales Police are working to identify the admins of this group. Girls in particular are invited to a Facebook/Messenger private group and are then ‘supported’ by the group for a short period of time before being given their date for their ‘big day’ - ‘big day’ means the day they need to take their own life"
The school has asked parents to speak to children to find out if they have any knowledge of the group.
A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson said: “The All Wales School Liaison Core Programme has provided information and advice for pupils, teachers and parents in respect of this concerning and harmful group.
"It is important that the names and details of these challenges or content are not shared widely.
"It is far better to discuss the themes surrounding these challenges with children and young people, such as peer pressure, mental wellbeing, and being safe online.”
A spokesman for South Wales Police added: "“Concern has been reported to South Wales Police in relation to apparent social media activity and online conversations regarding young people harming themselves.
“There is nothing to suggest any young people, locally or nationally, have come to any harm as a result.
“As with all social media activity, this is a national issue but due to concerns being raised locally, we are working closely with Facebook to investigate and are grateful for their support on this matter.
“While we have not yet found any evidence of this apparent activity on social media we of course remain vigilant.
“Anyone with information or concerns should report them to police either online or by calling 101. In an emergency always call 999.
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