A SOCIAL media platform has urged users to 'report' any violent content they come across on the app, following a murder in Wrexham.
On March 17, Mark Harley Jones of Chester Road in Wrexham, was given a life sentence for the murder of 19-year-old Kyle Walley.
Jones posted disturbing footage on social media app Snapchat before and after his crime, a two-week trial at Mold Crown Court heard.
Among other things, it depicted the then 18-year-old Jones stamping on the lifeless face and body of Mr Walley, at the victim's flat in Rhosymedre in 2021.
The pair had been drinking together ahead of the European Championship football final between England and Italy when things escalated.
The victim was stabbed twice, but the fatal injury saw a blade pierce his heart.
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Now Snapchat has issued a statement, adding that "there is no place" on the app for violence.
Snapchat said: "Violence has devastating consequences for families and communities and there is no place for it on Snapchat.
"Unlike traditional social media platforms, Snapchat has no open news feed of unvetted content and the way the app is designed limits the possibility of harmful content from being featured, recommended or going viral.
"If Snapchatters see violent content on the app, we encourage them to report it immediately using our in-app tools so we can investigate and take action.
"If we find violent content being shared we remove it straight away and we work with law enforcement to support investigations," a spokesperson said.
"We continue to partner closely with safety experts, NGOs (non-government organisations) and the police to create a safe environment for our community."
On March 17, the Judge handed down a life sentence to Jones, who must serve a minimum term of 16 years and 131 days before he can be considered for release by the parole board.
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