
Children in police custody cells offered Childline call
Police Scotland say being held in a police cell could be a "frightening" experience for young people.
BBC News
Childline is a British counselling service for children and young people under 19 in the United Kingdom provided by The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. They deal with any issues which cause distress or concern; some of the most common issues include child abuse, bullying, mental illness, parental separation and or divorce, teenage pregnancy, substance misuse, neglect, and psychological abuse.
Police Scotland say being held in a police cell could be a "frightening" experience for young people.