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Following reports of viral suicide game 'Momo' appearing on YouTube adverts in Ireland, the PSNI have issued a warning to parents.
The Northern Ireland-wide alert has warned parents that the game is "targeting" children.
The news comes after a mother in Northern Ireland raised the alarm last week.
The disturbing 'Momo' character appears behind innocent games to catch parents off guard.
It encourages the player to follow its instructions, acts of self-harm, for fear of being 'cursed' if they're not followed.
Spread through WhatsApp and other forms of social media, the character has a distorted face, bulging eyes and a terrifying smile.
The sinister game tells users that it's a secret and not to reveal anything to their parents.
It's the first time the game has reached Ireland but international reports have linked the game to suicides of young children.
A Belfast mother said she found the game on her seven-year-old daughter's iPad while another found it on her son's PlayStation.
The PSNI said no reports had yet been made to them but urged parents to call the police immediately if they have any concerns about it.
"Our advice as always, is to supervise the games your kids play and be extremely mindful of the videos they are watching on YouTube," said police.
"Ensure that the devices they have access to are restricted to age suitable content."
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