A sick WhatsApp 'suicide' game called the Momo challenge has hit the UK, leaving young children fearing for their lives. The so-called 'challenge', featuring a haunting character with bulging eyes, has sparked warnings to British parents. It has already been linked to the suicide of a 12-year-old girl in Argentina and at least 130 teen deaths across Russia. And now, UK primary schools have warned about the dangers of the game, saying it presents a "serious risk" to kids' safety. In a letter to parents, one Cumbrian school said the game is "easily accessed" through social media and "rapidly spreading". Meanwhile, a Hull school said the challenge is hacking into popular children's games , including Peppa Pig and Fortnite. But what is the Momo challenge? And what steps can parents take to protect their children from it? You can find out below. What is the challenge? The Momo challenge begins with a shadow...
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