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Young girl's digital persona 'is sexually attacked by gang of adult men in immersive video game' - sparking first investigation of its kind and questions about extent current laws apply in online world
Police are investigating the first case of rape in the metaverse after a child was 'attacked' in a virtual reality video game.
The girl under the age of 16 is said to have been left distraught after her avatar – her digital character – was gang raped by the online strangers.
The headset-wearing victim did not suffer any injuries as there was no physical attack.
But officers said she suffered the same psychological and emotional trauma as someone who has been raped in the real world as the 'VR' experience is designed to be completely immersive.
It is thought to be the first time in the UK that a virtual sexual offence has been investigated by police.
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Police are investigating the first case of rape in the metaverse after a child was 'attacked' in a virtual reality video game.
The girl under the age of 16 is said to have been left distraught after her avatar – her digital character – was gang raped by the online strangers.
The headset-wearing victim did not suffer any injuries as there was no physical attack.
But officers said she suffered the same psychological and emotional trauma as someone who has been raped in the real world as the 'VR' experience is designed to be completely immersive.
It is thought to be the first time in the UK that a virtual sexual offence has been investigated by police.
Police launch the first investigation into 'virtual rape'
The girl under the age of 16 is said to have been left distraught after her avatar - her digital character - was gang raped by the online strangers.
