• Abuse can be separated into five different areas:

• Abuse as a result of a child being accused of being a 'witch'

• Abuse as a result of a child being accused of being possessed by 'evil spirits'

• Ritualistic abuse which is prolonged sexual, physical and psychological abuse

• Satanic abuse which is carried out in the name of 'Satan' and may have links to cults

• Any other harmful practice linked to a belief or faith

For more in depth information and how to spot the signs and symptoms of faith abuse then please follow this link

www.met.police.uk/faith-based-abuse

For information on how to report any suspicions regarding faith abuse please follow this link

www.met.police.uk/report-child-abuse