Undercover Police: Hunting Paedophiles

8.0

2021•45m

A three-part series that goes undercover with the covert officers targeting people who pose a sexual threat to children. Cameras watch on as officers gather the evidence that will help bring to justice child sex offenders hiding on the internet.

Seasons

3 Episodes • Premiered 2021

1. Episode 1

A specialist police officer from a covert unit goes undercover online in a race against time to catch a man in the UK posing a sexual threat to children. He also also explores how many offenders now engage with victims online with little regulation.

2. Episode 2

An officer from a covert unit goes undercover online, disguised as a 13-year-old girl, in a bid to catch a man intent on sexually abusing several children. This is a pattern which mirrors the online reality for many girls.

3. Episode 3

An officer poses as `Oli', a 14-year-old exploring his sexuality on social media, as the undercover police team race to identify men seeking to sexually abuse a minor.