THE mother of a boy murdered in Grays has visited the town'c college campus to talk about the dangers of online grooming to local young people.

Fourteen-year-old Breck Bednar was murdered by Lewis Daynes, 18, at a flat in Rosebery Road in 2014.

Bednar knew Daynes only through online gaming and had never met him in person until he visited Daynes's flat where he was stabbed to death.

His death led to the formation, by his family, of the Breck Foundation to raise awareness of online dangers and to promote responsible use of the internet.

Breck's mother, Lorin LaFave, delivered an educational talk this week to students across South Essex College to raise awareness of the dangers of online gaming.

Talks were held at all campuses to share Breck's story and give insights into the warning signs and prevention of online grooming.

At the end of the talk, students and staff were given tips, guidance and resources to recognise the signs of online grooming and where to go to report concerns.

Katherine Taylor, Enrichment Associate at South Essex College, said: "It has been great to have Lorin come to the college and talk to students about online grooming. Our students were raised in a digital world so it is important to educate them on the signs and dangers of online gaming and where to get advice."

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