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Number of Scottish children at risk of exploitation rises sharply

Police Scotland identified more than 1,800 children at risk of criminal or sexual exploitation in 2025-26, according to figures obtained through freedom of information requests. The number vulnerable to criminal exploitation more than doubled from 330 in 2022-23 to 727, while 1,089 were identified as at risk of sexual exploitation. The Children and Young People's Centre for Justice warned that exploitation is evolving, although increased awareness may partly explain rising figures. New UK legislation will criminalise adults who recruit or coerce children into offending. The Scottish Government said £26m had been invested over three years to support vulnerable young people, while police emphasised cooperation between agencies.

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