The rogue AI 'Sherlock' apps used to humiliate Greater Manchester teens

Manchester Evening News - Sep 20, 2026

From an app being misused to ‘humiliate’ strangers to the ‘blackout challenge’ - children are facing an increasingly murky online world. So why are they turning to chatbots for help?

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Sep 20, 2026

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Trump says planned arch in Washington to become military complex

Sep 20, 2026

Trump says planned arch in Washington to become military complex

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Trump says rising gas prices ‘inexpensive price to pay’ for Iran war

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Manchester man, 22, suspected of sex offences against child is named

Sep 20, 2026

Manchester man, 22, suspected of sex offences against child is named

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Sep 20, 2026

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DICT welcomes Ombudsman probe into alleged 'ghost internet' scheme

Sep 20, 2026

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Missing Tameside girl found after police issue urgent appeal

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Driver hit police car before officers abandoned ‘dangerous’ chase through town

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‘Exceptional’ nursery where children ‘thrive’ praised by Ofsted

Sep 20, 2026

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