Parents shocked after children’s paper hedgehogs found to contain pages from explicit novel
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An older man crafted paper hedgehogs from donated books to raise money for charity and distributed them to children in local shops. Some parents later discovered the hedgehogs were made from pages of an erotic novel, leading to complaints to the police. The incident shocked parents who initially perceived the hedgehogs as a kind gesture.
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Parents' shock and complaints
Some parents were horrified to discover the hedgehogs were made from pages of an erotic novel.
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Will the police launch an investigation into the incident involving explicit pages in children's hedgehogs?
Key findings
An older man crafted paper hedgehogs from donated books to raise money for charity.
The Guardian- Parents' shock and complaints
- Issue of child safety in community activities
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Loaded language removed<p>Handmade creations distributed to raise funds for charity prompt complaints to police</p><p>At first, the cute paper hedgehogs seemed like a kind gesture. An older man had crafted the little creations from donated books to raise money for charity, handing them to children in local shops.</p><p>But on closer inspection, some parents were horrified to discover the hedgehogs had been made from…
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1 trackedWill the police launch an investigation into the incident involving explicit pages in children's hedgehogs?
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Claims
An older man crafted paper hedgehogs from donated books to raise money for charity.
The GuardianThe hedgehogs were handed to children in local shops.
The GuardianSome parents were horrified to discover the hedgehogs were made from pages of an erotic novel.
The GuardianComplaints were made to the police.
The GuardianAt first, the paper hedgehogs seemed like a kind gesture.
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