A video posted on Facebook yesterday has gone viral after revealing the heartbreaking story of 15-year-old Kayleigh Haywood and her tragic death last year.
Kayleigh received a message on Facebook from a stranger and just 15 days later she was found dead in the woods.
1,000 people every minute are learning about her harrowing story with over 1.5 million views in just 24 hours.
Kayleigh fell victim to an online predator who groomed her and kept her captive at his home for nearly two weeks before raping and killing her.
The video was posted by Leicestershire Police who said “the film has been made to serve as a warning to children and adults of the dangers of grooming and sexual exploitation” and has been shared by 42,000 people.
The short film was made with the support of Kayleigh’s family who have been receiving huge praise online for being brave enough to share their daughter’s story.
Until it was released yesterday, the video was only shown to schoolchildren aged 11 years or older in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland areas.
Nearly 40,000 children have now heard Kayleigh’s story with 35 coming forward with stories of their own which are now being investigated.
Thank you to @leicspolice for coming in again to show #KayleighHaywood screenings to staff & pupils. #InternetSafety pic.twitter.com/kueTMVqFST
— Brockington College (@BrockingtonColl) October 14, 2016
