SMS naming killers of baby sent to thousands

A text message identifying those responsible for the death of a baby has been sent to thousands of people across the country. This is London reports.

An unidentified sender names the toddler's mother and her boyfriend. The publication of their names is not allowed for legal reasons but the pair have also been identified on social networking websites.

The text messages urges people to pass it on to "name and shame" the couple, who it brands "the cruel vile killers of baby p".

It also names the street where the 17-month-old was subjected to the months of abuse that eventually killed him. The message urges people to sign a national newspaper's petition demanding "justice for that poor little boy".

It says: "The papers may be banned from naming and shaming the cruel vile killers of baby p but I aint".

The text message has raised fears that future legal proceedings could be put at risk.

emily | 2:51 PM | News, Buzz |
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