Scots man jailed for targeting suicidal women online

Craig McInally used a pro-suicide online forum to find his victims

A man has been given a life long restriction order after targeting a woman on an online pro-suicide forum and offering to help her to take her own life.

McInally from Glasgow is believed to be the first in the UK to be prosecuted for a crime linked to a site that has been taken down in several European countries.

The detective who led the 2 year investigation has described McInally as a “dangerous individual” and has praised the bravery of those who spoke out to expose his actions.

Two mothers campaigning to shut down the forum used by the 31 year old warn this type of predatory behaviour is rife online.

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