Gardaí issue warning about disturbing Momo ‘game’ encouraging children to self harm

"Please please please always supervise your children or those that are vulnerable while online. As parents, its all too easy sometimes to hand over a device to a child for that few minutes peace but there can be devastating consequences if they are left un-supervised." The Momo challenge has been linked to multiple deaths in other countries. Usually shared through WhatsApp, the game features a warped avatar of a young woman (pictured above) who sends the user instructions on how to harm themselves and other people. In September of last year, it was reported that a 12-year-old girl and 16-year-old boy died by suicide after playing the game in Colombia. The death of a teenager in India has also since been linked to the game. The challenge is believed to have originated in Mexico.