A new messenger application, Kik, allows people to send messages that are automatically deleted once the person logs off. This app is being used by paedophiles to groom young girls - which then can’t be investigated as there is no upfront proof.

My 13 year old granddaughter was groomed for four weeks on this app and the police will not pursue the perpetrator because the app deleted all of the messages. Police even tried to blame her for willing entering conversations with these men. It is disgusting.

I want to get the word out to other parents and call on the Government to ban these messaging apps enabling criminals to target underage girls.