Mobland star backs The Independent’s SafeCall campaign: ‘It breaks my heart’

Emmett J. Scanlan is backing The Independent’s SafeCall campaign. The Mobland actor said the number of children going missing across the UK “breaks my heart” as he pledged his support to our campaign, reconnecting young people with their loved ones. A child is reported missing in the UK every two and a half minutes. Teenagers are the most likely to disappear, with those aged 12 to 17 accounting for 61 per cent of all incidents recorded by police. The Independent has joined forces with Missing People, to launch a new service that will be a lifeline for children in crisis. Co-designed and piloted by young people themselves, SafeCall will offer the support, safety and connection they need. Donate here or text SAFE to 70577 to give £10 to Missing People – enough for one child to get help.